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S748 CFE

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,627 mi
Last recorded124,627 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 CFE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 124,627 miles

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

all suspension components corrodded

general corrossion to underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2019 124,587 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corrodded

general corrossion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2018 191,972 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 121,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 118,348 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 113,500 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 111,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 102,583 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 92,115 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 92,075 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,722 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 79,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,154 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,384 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,226 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,297 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,780 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 45,780 miles

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

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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S748 CFE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S748 CFE, 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 S748 CFE registered?

S748 CFE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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