1995 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · M497 BHG
1995 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1995. Recorded mileage 207,016 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M497 BHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 207,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M497 BHG 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 1995 Isuzu Trooper (M497 BHG) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases box leaking (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Due to Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”.
M497 BHG Mileage History
- 21/02/2024203,177 mi
- 27/02/2025206,014 mi+2,837 mi
- 27/02/2025206,014 mi
- 23/02/2026206,992 mi+978 mi
- 02/03/2026207,016 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 1,895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Isuzu Isuzu Trooper (Mk2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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