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S866 VBL

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,525 mi
Last recorded185,525 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 VBL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 185,525 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 168,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre valves perished

Fail 8 Mar 2017 168,659 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre valve stems are perished

Pass 22 Dec 2015 156,703 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 156,688 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked, from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 154,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 143,638 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 130,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 119,813 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 109,144 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 99,891 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 88,230 miles

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

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

Nearside wheelarch trim insecure.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear indicator lens cracked.

Temporary repair to offside door mirror.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,230 miles

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

Nearside wheelarch trim insecure.

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

Offside rear indicator lens cracked.

Temporary repair to offside door mirror.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 87,738 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 85,989 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 83,186 miles

blue smoke from exhaust †flat battray

Pass 21 Jul 2005 76,579 miles

drivers door mirror housing damaged

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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S866 VBL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S866 VBL, 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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S866 VBL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 29 December 1998.

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