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R468 BOL

1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,689 mi
Last recorded176,689 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB137,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 BOL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation LWB
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 176,689 miles

3rd row seats not fitted and seat belts not tested.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 170,410 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

general chassis corrosion

n/s & o/s rear outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 170,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

general chassis corrosion

n/s & o/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 166,321 miles

General underside corrosion

Brake pipes corroding at offside front chassis, borderline pass/fail

Front reg. plate damaged

Slight play in upper steering column

Slight wear/lift in nearside front suspension lower ball joint

Some play in front wheel bearings

Some steering play

Unable to view all brakes for wear

Fail 8 Dec 2014 166,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipes corroding at offside front chassis, borderline pass/fail

Front reg. plate damaged

General underside corrosion

Note: Likely problems with offside headlight alignment due to front-end damage.

Slight play in upper steering column

Slight wear/lift in nearside front suspension lower ball joint

Some play in front wheel bearings

Some steering play

Unable to view all brakes for wear

Pass 23 Nov 2013 157,170 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 153,133 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 153,096 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2011 149,845 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 149,720 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 144,665 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 144,648 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 140,254 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 135,883 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 135,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 128,402 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 128,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 120,404 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 120,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 112,358 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB?

Based on 2,743 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,462
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
wheel bearing has excessive play 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
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R468 BOL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 137,121 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 Citation LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R468 BOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R468 BOL is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper Citation LWB, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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