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S851 RNP

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,816 mi
Last recorded135,816 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 RNP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020 135,816 miles

Emissions not tested water leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 131,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 131,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 129,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 126,788 miles

Nearside head lamp full of water

Fail 25 Oct 2017 126,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside head lamp full of water

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 120,498 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis all (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,054 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seats not in use

Pass 8 Apr 2014 111,655 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 111,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 108,439 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 108,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 103,785 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 103,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 99,963 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 96,661 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 91,683 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 91,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 82,401 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 67,731 miles

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

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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S851 RNP is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S851 RNP, 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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S851 RNP is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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