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S99 JMS

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,953 mi
Last recorded162,953 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 JMS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 162,953 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 162,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 149,741 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear upper steel brake pipes appear corroded above metal plate at rear

light corrosion on rear upper chasis

nearside front bump stop missing

no rear most seats fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2013 146,487 miles

no rear most seats fitted at time of test

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front to rear upper steel brake pipes appear corroded above metal plate at rear

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 24 Oct 2012 137,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 137,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 134,272 miles

Front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 134,248 miles

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

Front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Oct 2010 125,734 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

STEEL BRAKE PIES INTO LIMITER AND REAR HOSE CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 125,733 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

STEEL BRAKE PIES INTO LIMITER AND REAR HOSE CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 113,987 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 113,984 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMP STOP RUBBER MISSING

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 103,897 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMP STOP RUBBER MISSING

Pass 26 Oct 2007 93,130 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 78,708 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear indicator lens cracked but no white light showing to rear †offside front fog lamp is damaged

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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S99 JMS is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S99 JMS, 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 S99 JMS registered?

S99 JMS is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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