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S381 BDU

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

157,521 mi
Last recorded157,521 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 BDU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 157,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 157,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 156,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 154,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 151,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components are heavily corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 148,806 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 148,799 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 146,211 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 140,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 135,895 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 133,732 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak from engine

oil leak from oil cooler at bottom of radiator

Fail 24 Feb 2014 133,730 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak from engine

oil leak from oil cooler at bottom of radiator

Pass 9 Mar 2013 131,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 127,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 125,038 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 120,488 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 116,316 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 113,595 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 110,556 miles

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

front brake pads appear low/discs worn

Pass 19 May 2006 107,496 miles

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

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

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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S381 BDU is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S381 BDU, 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 S381 BDU registered?

S381 BDU is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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