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S949 MRH

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,129 mi
Last recorded190,129 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 MRH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 190,129 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 188,130 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 184,684 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 180,009 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2011 180,009 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2009 172,637 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 172,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2008 172,557 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 172,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 168,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 168,765 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 167,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2006 162,615 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 162,615 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside top ball joint rubber split

offside top ball joint rubber split

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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S949 MRH is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S949 MRH, 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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S949 MRH is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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