1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · P951 FUJ
1997 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 235,818 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P951 FUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 235,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P951 FUJ 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 1997 Isuzu Trooper (P951 FUJ) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
P951 FUJ Mileage History
- 04/08/2023220,646 mi
- 30/07/2024226,880 mi+6,234 mi
- 13/08/2025233,149 mi+6,269 mi
- 09/07/2026235,818 mi+2,669 mi
- 09/07/2026235,818 mi
Average of roughly 5,180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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