1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · R268 DWS
1998 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 19/02/1998. Recorded mileage 235,420 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3059cc
R268 DWS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2021
- 235,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Isuzu Isuzu Trooper
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
R268 DWS Mileage History
- 12/10/2021235,316 mi
- 26/10/2021235,420 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 2,704 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R268 DWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Isuzu Trooper (R268 DWS) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: ISUZU TROOPER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 3.0L (4JX1) Injector Seal Failure(Serious)
A notorious issue where the injector O-rings fail, allowing diesel to enter the engine oil. This can cause the engine to "run away" on its own oil or fail to start.
- Catastrophic Chassis Rot(Serious)
Troopers are unfortunately famous for chassis rot. Many have been scrapped because the chassis rails simply disintegrated.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) Failure(Moderate)
Later manual models use a DMF that can fail, leading to vibration and expensive repairs.
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