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S436 RJC

1998 Isuzu Trooper SWB

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,753 mi
Last recorded144,753 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper SWB100,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 RJC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper SWB
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 144,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 144,743 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 141,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Rear Cargo area in use so unable to check operation of rear seatbelts

Fail 6 Oct 2017 141,223 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working N/S and O/S (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Rear Cargo area in use so unable to check operation of rear seatbelts

Pass 3 Sep 2016 136,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferules corroding (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferules slightly corroded (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 134,797 miles

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

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

n/s rear bump stop missing on chassis

Fail 15 May 2015 134,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

n/s rear bump stop missing on chassis

Fail 27 Feb 2014 134,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 134,417 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 133,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 131,112 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2011 131,091 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake disc is corroded on outer braking surface

Pass 3 Dec 2010 121,204 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 121,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 111,147 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 111,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 99,220 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 99,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 88,270 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 88,166 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 76,467 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper SWB?

Based on 1,614 MOT tests across 376 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,851
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 173
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 105
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 92
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S436 RJC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper SWB in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 100,433 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 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S436 RJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S436 RJC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper SWB, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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