1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · S817 ADO
1999 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1999. Recorded mileage 189,982 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 3059cc
S817 ADO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2023
- 189,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
S817 ADO Mileage History
- 20/09/2021181,315 mi
- 16/11/2022185,174 mi+3,859 mi
- 20/11/2023189,982 mi+4,808 mi
Average of roughly 4,002 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
S817 ADO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Isuzu Trooper (S817 ADO) between September 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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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