1994 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · L642 ELJ
1994 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 148,593 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L642 ELJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 148,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L642 ELJ 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 1994 Isuzu Trooper (L642 ELJ) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
L642 ELJ Mileage History
- 28/04/2023139,546 mi
- 23/04/2024140,496 mi+950 mi
- 16/05/2025142,335 mi+1,839 mi
- 16/05/2025142,335 mi
- 10/06/2026148,593 mi+6,258 mi
Average of roughly 2,901 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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