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S899 ATL

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Black Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,089 mi
Last recorded173,089 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 ATL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 173,089 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 171,867 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 168,999 miles

general age related corrosion to chassis and under body

Pass 15 May 2021 166,496 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 156,121 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 156,121 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 154,650 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes x3 to the same connecting block (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 152,886 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 150,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x inner pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 149,196 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 143,067 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 143,067 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 137,303 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 137,303 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 23 May 2012 131,947 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 130,947 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 122,412 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 122,411 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 115,258 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 115,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2009 108,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 100,868 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 91,672 miles

O/S & N/S front brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 16 May 2007 91,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S & N/S front brake pads wearing thin.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 83,702 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 83,695 miles

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

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

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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S899 ATL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Black with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S899 ATL, 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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What year was S899 ATL registered?

S899 ATL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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