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S421 MVY

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,853 mi
Last recorded151,853 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB108,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 MVY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt LWB
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 151,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 137,819 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 137,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing Ball joint split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing Ball joint split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In rear door. Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both osf ball joints split pins missing

Pass 11 Apr 2015 137,653 miles

Oil leak

floor and chassis corroded reqs waxoil

Fail 3 Apr 2015 137,643 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

floor and chassis corroded reqs waxoil

Pass 31 Mar 2014 131,127 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 119,138 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 119,136 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 107,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 9 Feb 2011 95,807 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 95,662 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,778 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 74,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,793 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)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 73,793 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)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 73,398 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 65,357 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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S421 MVY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S421 MVY, 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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S421 MVY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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