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S743 RUJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

200,923 mi
Last recorded200,923 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 RUJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 200,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 198,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 198,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 195,373 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 192,621 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 188,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 183,596 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 179,199 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp aim on lower limits

steering column has slight play at top mounting

Pass 7 Oct 2014 167,892 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 157,582 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 157,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 147,143 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 128,624 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 128,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 129,837 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 122,362 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 114,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 99,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 99,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 84,290 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 RUJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUJ, 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 S743 RUJ registered?

S743 RUJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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