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S653 OSL

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,423 mi
Last recorded104,423 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 OSL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2015 104,423 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front bumper brackets corroded off,but bumper still secure

Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,934 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 100,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

o/s handbreak cable insecure

under tray insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,517 miles

corrosion at front chassis section n/s and o/s near body mounts

front bash guard corroded and slightley insicure

Fail 17 Jul 2013 96,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

corrosion at front chassis section n/s and o/s near body mounts

front bash guard corroded and slightley insicure

front bumper slightley insicure

Pass 23 Jul 2012 89,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

vehichle covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jul 2011 82,615 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 82,615 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

rear back plates corr

no brake test done due to burst brake pipe

Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,359 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,538 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 71,780 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel lines heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2007 68,298 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 68,295 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

ALL FRONT BRAKE PIPESARE COVERED WITH GREASE

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 63,950 miles

all brake pipes were heavily greased making proper examination difficult

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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S653 OSL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S653 OSL, 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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S653 OSL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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