1998 ISUZU TROOPER3.1L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 1998 ISUZU TROOPER? It's a Diesel with a 3059cc engine showing 95,353 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- 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 (R853 ENT), we found 5 MOT results in the period of May 2022 to May 2025.
With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.
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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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