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S581 OPX

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Petrol 3494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

218,882 mi
Last recorded218,882 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 OPX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 218,882 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion whole bottom of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension locking device missing upper joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing drag link end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension locking device missing upper joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Fuel tank leaking at seam (7.2.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing drag link end (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre low air pressure

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 1 Dec 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 205,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

diff has slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 205,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 205,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 201,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 201,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 196,167 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 179,598 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 179,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 179,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 158,075 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 140,004 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Slight play in top steering attatchment

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 127,139 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 115,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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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S581 OPX is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S581 OPX, 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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S581 OPX is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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