1988 Isuzu Trooper 2.8L Diesel · E327 MBD
1988 Isuzu Trooper (2.8L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 79,333 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E327 MBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 79,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E327 MBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Isuzu Trooper (E327 MBD) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
E327 MBD Mileage History
- 04/09/202469,403 mi
- 04/09/202469,403 mi
- 24/09/202574,599 mi+5,196 mi
- 24/09/202574,599 mi
- 20/08/202679,333 mi+4,734 mi
Average of roughly 5,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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