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S897 NSA

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 NSA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 113,056 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 108,880 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 105,413 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 105,413 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding 47kg (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,592 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 103,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from balance valve to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 100,684 miles

All tyres have cracks in sidewalls not but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 100,679 miles

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

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

All tyres have cracks in sidewalls not but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,444 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 98,426 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 96,676 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,458 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,419 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 85,460 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 83,949 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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S897 NSA is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S897 NSA, 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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S897 NSA is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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