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S96 UKJ

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,511 mi
Last recorded121,511 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 UKJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 121,511 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 119,711 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 117,980 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 117,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 115,342 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 115,342 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 113,794 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,609 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 110,281 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 106,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 106,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 103,491 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,180 miles

slight play throughout steering system ball joints

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,361 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 96,055 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,528 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,153 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,007 miles

advise play in front propshaft rear uj

advise slight leak in o/s rear shock

Fail 1 Sep 2011 88,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise play in front propshaft rear uj

advise slight leak in o/s rear shock

Fail 18 Aug 2010 86,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 86,758 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 84,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s front wing (dented)/ bumper damaged at tine of test

Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,649 miles

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

front number plate cracked at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2007 79,370 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S96 UKJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S96 UKJ, 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 S96 UKJ registered?

S96 UKJ is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S96 UKJ safe to buy?

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