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S357 JSM

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,232 mi
Last recorded75,232 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 JSM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,232 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,534 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 73,529 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 71,787 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,136 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 68,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front propshaft rear joint has excessive play

Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,414 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 63,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 58,037 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 58,037 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,688 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 53,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 4,850 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 48,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 41,720 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 41,715 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S357 JSM is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S357 JSM, 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 S357 JSM registered?

S357 JSM is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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