1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · V408 DUX
1999 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 196,501 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2999cc
V408 DUX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2022
- 196,501 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: 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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V408 DUX Mileage History
- 27/09/2021191,488 mi
- 29/10/2021191,495 mi+7 mi
- 19/10/2022196,501 mi+5,006 mi
Average of roughly 4,731 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
V408 DUX 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 (V408 DUX) between September 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 October 2022 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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