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T897 TWX

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,123 mi
Last recorded127,123 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 TWX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2013 127,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 127,123 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 121,703 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2012 121,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 118,031 miles

Both very rear seats missing at time of test and offside rear seatbelt frayed.

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2011 118,031 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Both very rear seats missing at time of test and offside rear seatbelt frayed.

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 108,975 miles

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

clutc pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 20 Feb 2009 101,902 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 101,898 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 93,697 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 89,985 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 85,719 miles

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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T897 TWX is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T897 TWX, 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 T897 TWX registered?

T897 TWX is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T897 TWX safe to buy?

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