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S731 XHL

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Petrol 3494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,467 mi
Last recorded188,467 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 XHL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2018 188,467 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2017 185,422 miles

check engine light is on

Pass 10 Dec 2015 181,274 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

check engine light on

Fail 4 Dec 2015 181,273 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 171,269 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 167,845 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Nov 2013 167,838 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 163,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 6 Dec 2011 159,661 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 159,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 154,520 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 147,525 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 141,283 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 141,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 131,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 131,529 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 121,460 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 121,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 110,210 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 110,210 miles

Nearside Front 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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S731 XHL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,494cc petrol 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 S731 XHL, 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 S731 XHL registered?

S731 XHL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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