1997 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · P655 FUJ
1997 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 21/03/1997. Recorded mileage 114,181 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3059cc
P655 FUJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 114,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
P655 FUJ Mileage History
- 10/08/200574,877 mi
- 09/08/200677,474 mi+2,597 mi
- 31/07/200779,892 mi+2,418 mi
- 29/07/200882,383 mi+2,491 mi
- 01/08/200882,421 mi+38 mi
- 03/08/200984,270 mi+1,849 mi
- 10/08/201086,575 mi+2,305 mi
- 01/08/201188,438 mi+1,863 mi
- 06/08/201290,132 mi+1,694 mi
- 05/08/201392,037 mi+1,905 mi
- 06/08/201494,909 mi+2,872 mi
- 03/08/201597,011 mi+2,102 mi
- 08/08/2016100,132 mi+3,121 mi
- 02/08/2017102,297 mi+2,165 mi
- 01/08/2018104,705 mi+2,408 mi
- 09/08/2019106,332 mi+1,627 mi
- 11/08/2020107,095 mi+763 mi
- 11/08/2020107,095 mi
- 13/08/2021109,706 mi+2,611 mi
- 20/08/2021109,741 mi+35 mi
- 05/08/2022111,047 mi+1,306 mi
- 09/08/2023112,451 mi+1,404 mi
- 13/08/2024113,438 mi+987 mi
- 01/09/2025114,161 mi+723 mi
- 04/09/2025114,181 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 1,959 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
P655 FUJ 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 1997 Isuzu Trooper (P655 FUJ) between August 2005 and September 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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