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S602 DFC

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,054 mi
Last recorded180,054 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS602 DFC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 180,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 180,015 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension worn-soft

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 173,589 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 165,487 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 165,469 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 162,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 162,545 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 156,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 142,372 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 142,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 132,162 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 132,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 125,157 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 119,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 119,906 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 112,653 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 DFC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel 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 S602 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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What year was S602 DFC registered?

S602 DFC is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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