1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Petrol · V678 KAS
1999 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 91,218 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2009.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V678 KAS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2008
- 91,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
V678 KAS Mileage History
- 26/03/200652,705 mi
- 26/03/200652,705 mi
- 03/04/200774,352 mi+21,647 mi
- 03/04/200891,218 mi+16,866 mi
Average of roughly 19,032 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
V678 KAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Isuzu Trooper (V678 KAS) between March 2006 and April 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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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- 3.0L (4JX1) Injector Seal FailureSerious
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 RotSerious
Troopers are unfortunately famous for chassis rot. Many have been scrapped because the chassis rails simply disintegrated.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) FailureModerate
Later manual models use a DMF that can fail, leading to vibration and expensive repairs.
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