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S557 SNT

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,048 mi
Last recorded98,048 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 SNT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 98,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 94,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 94,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,499 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,261 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 92,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,255 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 91,008 miles

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

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

both chassis rails slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jan 2012 88,540 miles

blue l.e.ds fitted to washer jets

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 83,809 miles

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)

blue L.E.Ds fitted to washer jets (illegal)

front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 82,115 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

air con pump belt missing

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

both rear top shocker top casings corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

offsid rear wheel has a slight brake bind

secondary blue side lights fitted

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 81,076 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

blue LEDS fitted to washer jets (illegal)

offside rear wheel has slight brake bind

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 27 Feb 2007 79,725 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

offside rear wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 4 Feb 2006 72,749 miles

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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S557 SNT is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S557 SNT, 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 S557 SNT registered?

S557 SNT is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S557 SNT safe to buy?

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