1996 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · N667 TDW
1996 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 263,385 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 263,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N667 TDW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 263,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N667 TDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Isuzu Trooper (N667 TDW) between January 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
N667 TDW Mileage History
- 19/01/2024253,756 mi
- 04/02/2025256,891 mi+3,135 mi
- 21/05/2025256,960 mi+69 mi
- 27/05/2026263,383 mi+6,423 mi
- 01/06/2026263,385 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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