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W218 RCU

2000 Isuzu Trooper

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

86,693 mi
Last recorded86,693 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper102,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 RCU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 86,693 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 86,686 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 82,777 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 76,774 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 69,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis covered in grease (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 67,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welded repair covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,529 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 62,523 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 58,580 miles

Brake performance not tested steel brake pipe burst during application of brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,263 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,664 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 50,661 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,345 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,290 miles

under body and brake pipes covered in black

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,467 miles

under body and brake pipes under sealed

Pass 2 Mar 2013 43,842 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 43,080 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,885 miles

steering joint starting to rust

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,576 miles

both front and rear number plates will need replacing

Pass 28 Feb 2009 39,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 36,139 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 32,682 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,812 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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W218 RCU is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2000 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,609 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 W218 RCU, 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 26 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W218 RCU registered?

W218 RCU is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W218 RCU safe to buy?

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