1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · R982 EHJ
1998 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 140,425 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/11/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,425 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
R982 EHJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2011
- 140,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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.
R982 EHJ Mileage History
- 23/03/200636,772 mi
- 23/03/200663,884 mi+27,112 mi
- 29/03/200663,884 mi
- 02/03/200778,760 mi+14,876 mi
- 14/04/200894,786 mi+16,026 mi
- 22/10/2008104,630 mi+9,844 mi
- 27/10/2008104,635 mi+5 mi
- 22/10/2009116,671 mi+12,036 mi
- 21/10/2010130,591 mi+13,920 mi
- 29/10/2010130,950 mi+359 mi
- 24/10/2011140,187 mi+9,237 mi
- 09/11/2011140,425 mi+238 mi
Average of roughly 18,405 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R982 EHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Isuzu Trooper (R982 EHJ) between March 2006 and November 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”; “Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)”.
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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