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S656 SBE

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,649 mi
Last recorded115,649 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB108,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 SBE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt LWB
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 115,649 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

N/s/f lower bump stop missing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pedal travels

Fail 16 Dec 2013 115,644 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear bump stops missing

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

N/s/f lower bump stop missing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pedal travels

Fail 11 Dec 2013 115,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 115,620 miles

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

heavy corrosion to various areas of vehicle chassis

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Aug 2011 108,675 miles

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 17 Aug 2011 108,660 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 17 Aug 2010 104,088 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jul 2009 96,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 87,883 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 87,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 78,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 74,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Dec 2005 658,827 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 658,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB?

Based on 4,772 MOT tests across 466 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
6,198
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 265
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
position lamp(s) not working 105
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 102
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S656 SBE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 108,056 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 Citation Dt LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S656 SBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S656 SBE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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