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S404 BTA

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,944 mi
Last recorded122,944 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 BTA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2018 122,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 120,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 117,086 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 115,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 May 2015 115,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 111,757 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 108,247 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 108,247 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 106,304 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 106,298 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 103,242 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 103,242 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 101,067 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 98,796 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 95,308 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 95,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 91,617 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 91,436 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 78,816 miles

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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S404 BTA is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S404 BTA, 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 S404 BTA registered?

S404 BTA is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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