1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · S266 CAE
1998 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 174,502 miles. MOT valid until 17/04/2027.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3059cc
S266 CAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 174,502 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: Good
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S266 CAE Mileage History
- 31/03/2023162,698 mi
- 12/04/2024163,806 mi+1,108 mi
- 18/04/2025164,212 mi+406 mi
- 18/04/2025164,212 mi
- 30/03/2026174,502 mi+10,290 mi
Average of roughly 3,937 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S266 CAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Isuzu Trooper (S266 CAE) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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.
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