1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.5L Petrol · V708 DMO
1999 Isuzu Trooper (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1999. Recorded mileage 117,713 miles. MOT valid until 16/02/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 3494cc
V708 DMO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 117,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
V708 DMO Mileage History
- 08/02/2022116,144 mi
- 07/02/2023117,436 mi+1,292 mi
- 17/02/2026117,713 mi+277 mi
Average of roughly 390 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
V708 DMO 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 (V708 DMO) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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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