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S905 RAO

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,640 mi
Last recorded174,640 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 RAO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 174,640 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 174,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 169,333 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015

Front Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 163,485 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 157,196 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 149,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 142,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 134,403 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 134,403 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 124,871 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 115,130 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 115,130 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 105,537 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 105,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 92,865 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S905 RAO is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S905 RAO, 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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S905 RAO is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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