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S743 DBD

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,232 mi
Last recorded125,232 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 DBD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 125,232 miles

centre brake pipes corroded

engine misfire

front outer driveshaft boots worn

oil leak

rear lights damaged

wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Apr 2013 116,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front inner arb bushes worn

n/s/r light lense damaged

rear brake pipes rusty

spare wheel defective

Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,157 miles

Both rear lights damaged

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

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

Offside rear brake disc scored

Offside rear brake slightly warped

Offside wiperblade split

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight brake inbalance

Fail 29 Feb 2012 111,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Both rear lights damaged

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

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

Offside rear brake disc scored

Offside rear brake slightly warped

Offside wiperblade split

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight brake inbalance

Pass 22 Feb 2011 95,920 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

adviae rear lights

advise n/s front tyre

advise n/s rear brake disc

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2011 95,920 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

adviae rear lights

advise n/s front tyre

advise n/s rear brake disc

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2010 94,004 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 90,730 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 90,715 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 84,612 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 84,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

emissions not cheaked due to exhaust blow

Pass 19 Jul 2007 77,052 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 72,272 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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S743 DBD is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S743 DBD, 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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S743 DBD is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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