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S387 SWE

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,538 mi
Last recorded163,538 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB108,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 SWE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt LWB
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 163,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 161,636 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 161,636 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 159,634 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 157,911 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 154,151 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 150,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 150,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 145,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 140,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 135,134 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 135,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 129,823 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 125,914 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 125,854 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 115,540 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 115,535 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 111,649 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 106,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 100,122 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 95,563 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 89,386 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,696 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 75,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 67,517 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
Full Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB reliability report

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S387 SWE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S387 SWE, 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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S387 SWE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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