1998 ISUZU TROOPER3.0L Diesel
Considering this 1998 ISUZU TROOPER? It's a Diesel with a 2999cc engine showing 170,968 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2999cc
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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Full MOT History
Our records for this Isuzu Trooper (S401 BTA) from 1998 show a total of 5 MOT tests between March 2025 and April 2026.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 40% pass rate, with 2 passes and 3 failures recorded. A lower-than-average pass rate suggests the vehicle may have had periods of deferred maintenance.
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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