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S996 UWX

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,435 mi
Last recorded103,435 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 UWX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 103,435 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 103,436 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 102,739 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

chassis corroding in various places

Fail 10 Feb 2010 102,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

chassis corroding in various places

Pass 12 Aug 2008 97,049 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 83,928 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 83,928 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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S996 UWX is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S996 UWX, 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 S996 UWX registered?

S996 UWX is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S996 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S996 UWX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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