ISUZU TROOPER1998 · 3.1L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
ISUZU TROOPER (1998, Diesel, 3059cc) — mileage recorded at 282,274. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3059cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 1998 Isuzu Trooper (R554 FFC), we found 5 MOT results in the period of February 2023 to July 2025.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
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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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