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S528 RDF

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

199,805 mi
Last recorded199,805 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 RDF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 199,805 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 198,383 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 196,994 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 195,748 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 192,462 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 188,186 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 184,349 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 180,781 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 176,794 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 173,051 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 168,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 168,936 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 165,125 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2014 165,104 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2013 162,219 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 153,751 miles

Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside headlight left to right adjustment screw has worn the slot in the headlight shroud allowing some play.

Offside headlight left to right adjustment screw has worn the slot in the headlight shroud allowing some play.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer socket damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 153,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes to rear compensator valve corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside headlight left to right adjustment screw has worn the slot in the headlight shroud allowing some play.

Nearside rear across axle brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside headlight left to right adjustment screw has worn the slot in the headlight shroud allowing some play.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer socket damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 147,917 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Nov 2011 147,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2010 133,300 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 133,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 120,182 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 120,177 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 105,406 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 89,688 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 89,674 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 82,494 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 76,511 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2005 76,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S528 RDF is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S528 RDF, 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 S528 RDF registered?

S528 RDF is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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