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S985 JJM

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,132 mi
Last recorded185,132 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 JJM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 185,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexy and compensator (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 180,370 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 170,555 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 170,555 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Both rear bump stops missing

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 162,720 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 162,717 miles

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

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

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 157,168 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 157,164 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 150,616 miles

Rear bumper backing rusty.

Some bind on n/s/r brake. requires futher investigation.

o/s/f tyre close to limits.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 150,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Foot brake has more than normal travel, for this vehicle type. Requires futher investigation.

Rear bumper backing rusty.

Some bind on n/s/r brake. requires futher investigation.

o/s/f tyre close to limits.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 145,101 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 144,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 138,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 138,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 131,339 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

both front and rear pads appear low

engine management light on

tested in damp conditions

Fail 20 Nov 2007 131,333 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

both front and rear pads appear low

engine management light on

tested in damp conditions

Pass 6 Nov 2006 123,130 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 123,130 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front hubs slight play

headlamp aims on upper limits

headlamp covers insecure

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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S985 JJM is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S985 JJM, 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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S985 JJM is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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