1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · R265 FNV
1998 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 127,968 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R265 FNV Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 127,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
R265 FNV Mileage History
- 24/02/200752,802 mi
- 11/03/200855,440 mi+2,638 mi
- 12/03/200959,332 mi+3,892 mi
- 13/03/201065,227 mi+5,895 mi
- 15/04/201167,151 mi+1,924 mi
- 30/08/201269,780 mi+2,629 mi
- 15/08/201371,141 mi+1,361 mi
- 28/08/201471,956 mi+815 mi
- 30/08/201471,956 mi
- 20/08/201572,413 mi+457 mi
- 24/08/201572,413 mi
- 20/08/201673,032 mi+619 mi
- 23/08/201773,438 mi+406 mi
- 14/08/201874,463 mi+1,025 mi
- 01/04/201977,900 mi+3,437 mi
- 01/04/201977,900 mi
- 23/03/202085,269 mi+7,369 mi
- 09/03/202193,772 mi+8,503 mi
- 31/03/202193,791 mi+19 mi
- 16/03/2022103,703 mi+9,912 mi
- 29/03/2023114,482 mi+10,779 mi
- 06/04/2023114,497 mi+15 mi
- 25/03/2024123,241 mi+8,744 mi
- 25/03/2024123,241 mi
- 01/04/2025126,301 mi+3,060 mi
- 02/04/2025126,301 mi
- 20/03/2026127,891 mi+1,590 mi
- 08/06/2026127,951 mi+60 mi
- 15/06/2026127,968 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 3,894 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
R265 FNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Isuzu Trooper (R265 FNV) between February 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 15 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 (14 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to bec”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
Common Problems: ISUZU TROOPER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 3.0L (4JX1) Injector Seal Failure(Serious)
A notorious issue where the injector O-rings fail, allowing diesel to enter the engine oil. This can cause the engine to "run away" on its own oil or fail to start.
- Catastrophic Chassis Rot(Serious)
Troopers are unfortunately famous for chassis rot. Many have been scrapped because the chassis rails simply disintegrated.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) Failure(Moderate)
Later manual models use a DMF that can fail, leading to vibration and expensive repairs.
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- 3.0L (4JX1) Injector Seal FailureSerious
A notorious issue where the injector O-rings fail, allowing diesel to enter the engine oil. This can cause the engine to "run away" on its own oil or fail to start.
- Catastrophic Chassis RotSerious
Troopers are unfortunately famous for chassis rot. Many have been scrapped because the chassis rails simply disintegrated.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) FailureModerate
Later manual models use a DMF that can fail, leading to vibration and expensive repairs.
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