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S899 JSR

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,380 mi
Last recorded115,380 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 JSR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 115,380 miles

exhaust has a slight blow on the flexi joint

Fail 1 Oct 2010 115,380 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 95,395 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 94,600 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 91,657 miles

near side rear hand brake active but slightly poor to opperate

slight movement in nearside front hub assembly

slight movement in top of steering wheel noted

Pass 2 Mar 2007 87,626 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 87,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

propshaft UJ joint has excess play

Fail 8 Feb 2006 84,397 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 84,397 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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S899 JSR is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S899 JSR registered?

S899 JSR is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S899 JSR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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