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S358 RLH

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

272,086 mi
Last recorded272,086 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS358 RLH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 272,086 miles

oil leak

underside corroded

underside covered with mud

Pass 27 Feb 2016 267,851 miles

Nearside Front brake pads starting to wear

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

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

Rear chassis rails and rear cross member rusting

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 258,829 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

some surface rust on rear crossmember

Fail 2 Feb 2015 258,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

some surface rust on rear crossmember

Pass 30 Dec 2013 249,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 249,233 miles

exhaust in poor condition

handbrake cable in poor condition

play in both front wheelbearings

rear discs in poor condition

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 2 Nov 2012 249,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in both front wheelbearings

rear discs in poor condition

rear tyres in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

handbrake cable in poor condition

n/s front to rear brake pipe in poor condition ajcent to gear box

Pass 9 Dec 2009 224,345 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 198,757 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 198,562 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 190,585 miles

front number plate cracked †side lamp lens cracked n/s front

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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S358 RLH is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S358 RLH, 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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S358 RLH is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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