1998 ISUZU TROOPER3.0L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 1998 ISUZU TROOPER is a Diesel vehicle with a 2999cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 98,908.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2999cc
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Public record health check: Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 1998 Isuzu Trooper (S153 MMJ) has a recorded MOT history spanning from October 2023 to November 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.
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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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