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S979 BNP

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,536 mi
Last recorded124,536 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 BNP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 124,536 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 124,536 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 119,895 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 110,957 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 110,957 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008
Pass 30 Jul 2007 92,336 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 92,332 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 89,299 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 89,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S979 BNP is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S979 BNP, 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 S979 BNP registered?

S979 BNP is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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