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S846 FFE

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,409 mi
Last recorded129,409 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 FFE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 129,409 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 129,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 119,118 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2024 119,746 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 119,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 118,621 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 118,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 116,541 miles

Front radiator mount corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2016 116,541 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside side step insecure

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 114,992 miles

Body front crossmember corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 114,991 miles

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

Body front crossmember corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 112,274 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 112,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 110,826 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 110,822 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 106,505 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 106,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

fuel tank misted showing signs of a possible leak

n/s rear chassis crossbeam section corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 103,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 101,076 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 93,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 93,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 93,351 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 85,278 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 85,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 77,535 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 77,535 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S846 FFE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S846 FFE, 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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S846 FFE is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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