1998 ISUZU TROOPER3.1L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
1998 ISUZU TROOPER — Diesel, 3059cc. This vehicle has 117,545 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3059cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.
This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Isuzu Trooper (R977 BLS) from 1998 show a total of 4 MOT tests between November 2021 and November 2023.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 50% pass rate, with 2 passes and 2 failures recorded. This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.
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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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