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S876 APG

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

245,068 mi
Last recorded245,068 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 APG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 245,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under and outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 232,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear x 2 and main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 and back plates corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 220,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

hand brake efficiency only just met n/s requires attention

Pass 30 Nov 2020 204,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 199,017 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

little reserve travel hand brake

Pass 24 Mar 2018 188,534 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 179,039 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake efficiency 50%

Fail 11 Nov 2016 179,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 171,902 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2014 164,776 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 160,939 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 160,939 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 154,330 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 154,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 150,518 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 150,518 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 145,746 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 145,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 141,899 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 135,783 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 135,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S876 APG is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S876 APG, 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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S876 APG is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 December 1998.

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