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S599 DFC

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

141,004 mi
Last recorded141,004 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 DFC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 141,004 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2025 133,112 miles

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

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 8 Jan 2024 127,630 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn close on edges of tread

Pass 11 Jan 2023 119,654 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

front tyres worn on edges of tread

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2022 112,155 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,964 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 22 Jun 2019 93,096 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,051 miles

most tyres perished heavily

Pass 4 Jul 2017 88,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front side walls perished

intercooler support bracket broken

Fail 4 Jul 2017 88,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front side walls perished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

intercooler support bracket broken

Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine check light on

intercooler insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2015 84,371 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,371 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,289 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 82,288 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 79,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,864 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

airbag light on

front fogs not working

nearside front seat slightly insecure

slight corrosion to rear brake ferrules

unable to see pads

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,301 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 56,519 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,492 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 51,485 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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S599 DFC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S599 DFC, 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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S599 DFC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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