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S896 VWA

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,854 mi
Last recorded133,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB137,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 VWA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 133,854 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 122,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 122,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 116,205 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2013 116,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 109,683 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside wiper torn

Pass 20 Jan 2011 101,863 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 17 Jan 2011 101,858 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,438 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 96,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 91,076 miles

O/S/F BACK PLATE MISSING

Fail 19 Jan 2009 91,076 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

O/S/F BACK PLATE MISSING

Pass 31 Jan 2008 86,121 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front wipers starting to streak.

rear number plate poor condition.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 86,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front wipers starting to streak.

rear number plate poor condition.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 76,440 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 73,887 miles

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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S896 VWA is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 137,121 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 Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S896 VWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S896 VWA is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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