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VJI 1954

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

177,100 mi
Last recorded177,100 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 1954
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 177,100 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 169,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 160,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 150,686 miles

corrosion on underside

Pass 4 Oct 2019 142,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 128,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 128,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 123,554 miles

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

Steering component damaged but serviceable free play in wheel locking device (2.2.C.1d)

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

front wiper blades

Fail 29 Sep 2017 123,549 miles

Fuel pipe excessively chafed fuel pipes from tank corroded and leaking fuel (7.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering component damaged but serviceable free play in wheel locking device (2.2.C.1d)

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

front wiper blades

Pass 30 Sep 2016 116,205 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 116,197 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,826 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,490 miles

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2013 93,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 86,531 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,646 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 80,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 77,130 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 75,269 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,452 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 71,254 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 69,226 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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VJI 1954 is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJI 1954, 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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VJI 1954 is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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