1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · R676 YYC
1998 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1998. Recorded mileage 96,113 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3059cc
R676 YYC Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2014
- 96,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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.
R676 YYC Mileage History
- 23/06/200657,714 mi
- 08/08/200769,183 mi+11,469 mi
- 04/08/200874,123 mi+4,940 mi
- 04/08/200874,123 mi
- 06/08/200981,414 mi+7,291 mi
- 26/08/201086,336 mi+4,922 mi
- 06/09/201086,469 mi+133 mi
- 24/08/201189,123 mi+2,654 mi
- 16/10/201291,747 mi+2,624 mi
- 23/10/201291,765 mi+18 mi
- 13/05/201496,097 mi+4,332 mi
- 23/05/201496,113 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 4,851 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R676 YYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Isuzu Trooper (R676 YYC) between June 2006 and May 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2014 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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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