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S553 FVL

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,623 mi
Last recorded129,623 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 FVL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 129,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 127,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,503 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 12,445 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 121,954 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 121,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 117,721 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 114,650 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 15 Oct 2019 114,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 14 Aug 2018 109,146 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 103,963 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 103,950 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,984 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 100,984 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 97,019 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 97,019 miles

Front Upper Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 91,988 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 91,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,200 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 83,638 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 83,336 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 81,270 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 79,028 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 76,649 miles

advise both front tyres close to limit

advise full sill covers fitted

advise metal brake pipes corroded

advise rear diff leaking

advise under body rusty

oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2005 76,642 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise full sill covers fitted

advise metal brake pipes corroded

advise rear diff leaking

advise under body rusty

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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S553 FVL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S553 FVL, 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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S553 FVL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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