1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · R63 ODM
1998 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 02/06/1998. Recorded mileage 174,930 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3059cc
R63 ODM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2021
- 174,930 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R63 ODM Mileage History
- 22/11/2021174,922 mi
- 23/11/2021174,930 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,730 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R63 ODM 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 (R63 ODM) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 November 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R63O Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R63ODM.