1992 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · J391 ENG
1992 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 1992. Recorded mileage 233,725 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J391 ENG Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 233,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J391 ENG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Isuzu Trooper (J391 ENG) between December 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (27 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 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: “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded THROUGH WHEEL ARCH (1.1.11 (c))”.
J391 ENG Mileage History
- 06/12/2006119,661 mi
- 09/12/2006119,661 mi
- 12/12/2007143,063 mi+23,402 mi
- 18/12/2007143,063 mi
- 18/12/200863,802 mi-79,261 mi
- 14/12/2009173,764 mi+109,962 mi
- 15/12/2009173,767 mi+3 mi
- 21/04/2011181,342 mi+7,575 mi
- 12/04/2012188,186 mi+6,844 mi
- 12/04/2012188,186 mi
- 20/08/2013200,834 mi+12,648 mi
- 20/08/2013200,835 mi+1 mi
- 30/12/2014205,388 mi+4,553 mi
- 21/12/2015215,174 mi+9,786 mi
- 05/12/2016222,280 mi+7,106 mi
- 06/12/2016222,280 mi
- 04/12/2017225,425 mi+3,145 mi
- 06/12/2017225,426 mi+1 mi
- 19/12/2018228,747 mi+3,321 mi
- 10/03/2021230,423 mi+1,676 mi
- 14/03/2022231,850 mi+1,427 mi
- 23/04/2024233,725 mi+1,875 mi
- 30/04/2024233,725 mi
- 22/05/2026233,725 mi
- 01/06/2026233,725 mi
Average of roughly 5,854 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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