1998 ISUZU TROOPER3.0L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
With 129,623 miles recorded, this Red 1998 ISUZU TROOPER runs on Diesel with a 2999cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2999cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Isuzu Trooper (S553 FVL) from 1998 show a total of 5 MOT tests between November 2021 and December 2024.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
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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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