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S71 RNY

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

134,672 mi
Last recorded134,672 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 RNY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 134,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Front both tyres cutting on edge

Fail 10 Nov 2016 134,640 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipes and silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt offside and nearside (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing offside and nearside (5.2.2a)

rear brake binding offside and nearside (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 130,855 miles

fuel pipe looks damp

Fail 26 Oct 2015 130,855 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

fuel tank showing signs of leak

only 1 passenger seat fitted at the time of test

the vehicle has oil leaks

Fail 6 Oct 2015 130,833 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear brake binding offside & nearside (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear pipe/pipes and also pipe between load sensing valve and rear hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear end of front pipe under heat shields. (7.1.2)

Front number plate slightly damaged along top edge but not likely to be misread

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

foot brake pedal travel is a little longer than usual.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 128,346 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges.

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 128,346 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges.

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 124,091 miles

Both rear brakes feel a little tight when rotated by hand.

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

Front prop shaft rear joint showing considerable wear.

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 124,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear brakes feel a little tight when rotated by hand.

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

Front prop shaft rear joint showing considerable wear.

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 116,079 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 108,065 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 107,700 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

front prop shaft rear joint so excessively worn that it is likely to break causing damage to vehicle.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 102,531 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2010 102,531 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 101,192 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 95,146 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 95,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 91,609 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2007 91,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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S71 RNY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S71 RNY, 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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S71 RNY is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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