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S952 ABX

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,436 mi
Last recorded92,436 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 ABX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 92,436 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,899 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,195 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 79,188 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body work has damage all over

underbody condition corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 79,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

underbody condition corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body work has damage all over

Pass 29 May 2013 74,257 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 74,249 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 71,371 miles

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

rear chassis corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 71,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,873 miles

both rear shocks top covers corroded. o/s/f seat has sharp edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,098 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 63,619 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 63,616 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 59,943 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 59,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2007 56,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 51,383 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 51,373 miles

Brake pipe excessively 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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S952 ABX is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S952 ABX, 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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S952 ABX is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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