1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.5L Petrol · S293 CBW
1998 Isuzu Trooper (3.5L, petrol). First registered 07/08/1998. Recorded mileage 45,750 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3494cc
S293 CBW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 45,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
S293 CBW Mileage History
- 22/08/202245,490 mi
- 06/09/202345,571 mi+81 mi
- 02/09/202445,639 mi+68 mi
- 11/09/202545,750 mi+111 mi
Average of roughly 85 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S293 CBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Isuzu Trooper (S293 CBW) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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