1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · XAZ 7028
1998 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 146,401 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Personal Export
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2999cc
XAZ 7028 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2024
- 146,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
XAZ 7028 Mileage History
- 05/01/20231,620 mi
- 04/01/2024146,401 mi+144,781 mi
Average of roughly 145,273 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
XAZ 7028 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 1998 Isuzu Trooper (XAZ 7028) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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