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S968 SNG

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,719 mi
Last recorded100,719 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 SNG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 100,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside, structural integrity sound at time of test

Pass 4 May 2023 99,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 99,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CRACKED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 99,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CRACKED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 98,374 miles

Offside Front head lamp chip/damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 98,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 93,416 miles

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

Offside Front HEADLAMP CRACKED

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

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

TYRES PERISHED

Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,841 miles

Nearside Rear slightly perished

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 2 Jun 2016 91,841 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slightly perished

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,025 miles

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

O/S HEADLAMP CRACKED

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,679 miles

CRACK IN O/S HEADLAMP PATTERN OK

Fail 4 Jun 2014 89,676 miles

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

CRACK IN O/S HEADLAMP PATTERN OK

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r bumpstop missing

o/s wiper slightly split but clearing screen o.k

Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,167 miles

O/S headlight glass damaged.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 80,167 miles

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

O/S headlight glass damaged.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 76,421 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 76,421 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,027 miles

N/S/R shocker damp.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 71,027 miles

N/S/R shocker damp.

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,519 miles

N/S/F shock absorber damp.

N/S/R tyre tread worn on both edges but still meets tread pattern pass criteria.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 58,519 miles

N/S/F shock absorber damp.

N/S/R tyre tread worn on both edges but still meets tread pattern pass criteria.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 53,140 miles

N/S/F shock absorber damp.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 47,145 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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S968 SNG is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S968 SNG, 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 S968 SNG registered?

S968 SNG is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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