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S879 SUG

1999 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

140,003 mi
Last recorded140,003 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Isuzu Trooper110,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 SUG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 140,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 139,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 137,232 miles

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

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

all front metal brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded in places

offside rear brakes slower to operate than nearside rear

small chip in zone b of screen

smoke high but passed

Fail 6 Feb 2012 137,428 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

all front metal brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded in places

offside rear brakes slower to operate than nearside rear

small chip in zone b of screen

smoke high but passed

Pass 2 Feb 2011 136,639 miles

airbag light is on

both rear bump stops missing

engine leaking oil

front discs very worn and slightly corroded

front pads low

nearside front upper ball joint has split dust cover

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear bumper insecure

rear diff leaking

Fail 26 Jan 2011 136,638 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine leaking oil

airbag light is on

both rear bump stops missing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs very worn and slightly corroded

front pads low

nearside front upper ball joint has split dust cover

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear bumper insecure

rear diff leaking

Fail 22 Jan 2010 126,406 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn

front metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

Pass 22 Jan 2010 126,406 miles

front brake discs worn

front metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

Pass 24 Jan 2009 113,369 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 113,669 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light does not go out.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 95,551 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 91,097 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 91,097 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 86,030 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 86,025 miles

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

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

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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S879 SUG is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1999 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 110,159 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 S879 SUG, 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 27 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S879 SUG registered?

S879 SUG is a 1999 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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