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S870 RNP

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,772 mi
Last recorded172,772 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 RNP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 172,772 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 172,772 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort near side (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort off side (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 168,300 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 161,770 miles

front prop shaft u/v joint worn

Fail 11 Aug 2015 161,770 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint off side front (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side deteriorted (8.2.2)

front brake binding off side (3.7.B.1)

front prop shaft u/v joint worn

Pass 15 Aug 2014 155,070 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 149,328 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 141,696 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 141,696 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 134,673 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 134,673 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 127,299 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 127,299 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 117,047 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 106,217 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 106,015 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 95,386 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 83,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 71,939 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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S870 RNP is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 S870 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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S870 RNP is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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