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S355 GDV

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Petrol 3494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

109,798 mi
Last recorded109,798 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 GDV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 109,798 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear suspension bumpstops missing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 103,529 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 103,529 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 98,636 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 98,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 92,088 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 92,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 85,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 85,488 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 82,628 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S rear light lens cracked

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

body accident damage to O/S rear wing

steering box slight misting of oil

Fail 16 Oct 2007 82,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S rear light lens cracked

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

body accident damage to O/S rear wing

steering box slight misting of oil

Pass 25 Sep 2006 78,429 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 78,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 73,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 73,845 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?

Based on 362,452 MOT tests across 33,962 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,567
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
33,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,164
position lamp(s) not working 10,697
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,634
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,961
constant velocity joint gaiter split 9,918
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S355 GDV is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 117,851 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S355 GDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S355 GDV registered?

S355 GDV is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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