1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · T870 JLH
1999 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 30/04/1999. Recorded mileage 355,629 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/12/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 355,629 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
T870 JLH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/11/2022
- 355,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
T870 JLH Mileage History
- 23/11/2021351,612 mi
- 15/12/2021351,612 mi
- 17/11/2022355,629 mi+4,017 mi
Average of roughly 4,090 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
T870 JLH 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 (T870 JLH) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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