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S382 BDU

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,669 mi
Last recorded198,669 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB108,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS382 BDU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt LWB
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 198,669 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL BALL JOINT BOOTS OLD DRY SLIGHT SPLIT CRACKS N/S/F LOWER WORST STRONG ADVISE STRIP CHANGE NOW (2.2.C.1c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH OUTER GAITERS ARE DAMP WITH GREASE REQ STRIP CHECK SMALL PIN HOES LOOK VERY OLD STRIP CHECK NOW (2.5.C.1a)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES OLD CLOSE TO LIMIT UNEVEN WEAR AND SLIGHT CRACKS SPLITS IN TREAD PERISHED CHANGE ALL 4 SOON (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 198,669 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL BALL JOINT BOOTS OLD DRY SLIGHT SPLIT CRACKS N/S/F LOWER WORST STRONG ADVISE STRIP CHANGE NOW (2.2.C.1c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH OUTER GAITERS ARE DAMP WITH GREASE REQ STRIP CHECK SMALL PIN HOES LOOK VERY OLD STRIP CHECK NOW (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES OLD CLOSE TO LIMIT UNEVEN WEAR AND SLIGHT CRACKS SPLITS IN TREAD PERISHED CHANGE ALL 4 SOON (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 190,301 miles

BOTH INNER ROD ENDS AS SLIGHT PLAY

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable INNER ROD END SLIGHT OUT SHAPE STRIP CHECK (2.2.C.1d)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT ALL SPRINGS BRAKE HOSES BRAKE PIPES NOT CHANGED

Fail 10 Nov 2016 190,300 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes on axle main to all hoses very rusty change strip check (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop BOTH REAR MISSING (2.4.A.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases been weled (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable adjustable rod going to inner outer track rod ends looks bent strip check (2.2.C.1d)

VERY DRY REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT BUT ALL METAL STRONG AND GOOD

Pass 1 Oct 2015 188,154 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 174,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 162,903 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 144,921 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 142,631 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes corroded. rears have been greased

engine has oil from rear

exhaust system corroded

slight blow from fron flexy (strong advise)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 142,630 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes corroded. rears have been greased

engine has oil from rear

exhaust system corroded

slight blow from fron flexy (strong advise)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 140,188 miles

Front c.v boots perishing

Front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 27 Feb 2008 140,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front c.v boots perishing

Front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 27 Feb 2007 137,673 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 137,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 129,435 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB?

Based on 4,772 MOT tests across 466 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
6,198
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 265
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
position lamp(s) not working 105
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 102
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S382 BDU is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 108,056 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 Citation Dt LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S382 BDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S382 BDU is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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