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S602 APH

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,710 mi
Last recorded166,710 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS602 APH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 166,710 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 166,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded At jointing unit O/ S Front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wiper blade spilt

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 164,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded union joints (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test xtra rear ()

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 1 Jul 2016 164,474 miles

Front registration plate insecure gaffer tape securing (6.3.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded union joints (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test xtra rear ()

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 14 Jul 2015 158,470 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 158,458 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 148,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 148,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 144,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front shock absorber getting weak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 136,739 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 136,597 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 123,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 111,446 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 99,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 85,665 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 85,246 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 68,121 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 68,114 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

chips in screen

Fail 18 Jun 2007 68,114 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

chips in screen

Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,876 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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S602 APH is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S602 APH, 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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S602 APH is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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