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S768 TJX

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,357 mi
Last recorded101,357 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 TJX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 101,357 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Brake discs corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 101,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rep/ASAP (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle rusting in places

Fail 10 May 2016 101,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rep/ASAP (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle rusting in places

Pass 18 May 2015 98,629 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake gards very rusty

Pass 9 May 2014 95,441 miles

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

o/s/r brake back plate poor

Pass 8 May 2013 91,702 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 91,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 88,281 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2012 88,281 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 82,390 miles

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre worn on sholders

Fail 28 Apr 2011 82,249 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre worn on sholders

Pass 5 May 2010 75,823 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 75,823 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 70,355 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 60,807 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,695 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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S768 TJX is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S768 TJX, 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 S768 TJX registered?

S768 TJX is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 September 1998.

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