1996 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · N986 CYB
1996 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 104,198 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N986 CYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 104,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N986 CYB 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 1996 Isuzu Trooper (N986 CYB) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 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 (23 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
N986 CYB Mileage History
- 29/01/202487,278 mi
- 31/01/202487,280 mi+2 mi
- 20/01/202594,901 mi+7,621 mi
- 31/01/202595,138 mi+237 mi
- 30/01/2026104,198 mi+9,060 mi
Average of roughly 8,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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