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S407 BTA

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,096 mi
Last recorded80,096 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 BTA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 80,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 76,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight water ingress o/s headlamp.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 76,584 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight water ingress o/s headlamp.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 73,442 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 73,205 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 73,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2005 70,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 70,475 miles

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

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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S407 BTA is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S407 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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S407 BTA is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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