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1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo 3.1L Diesel · S744 DBD

S744 DBD

1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo (3.1L, diesel). First registered 09/12/1998. Recorded mileage 190,577 miles. MOT valid until 23/01/2027.

Make & Model
ISUZU TROOPER 3.1 DIESEL TURBO
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/01/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
190,577 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/01/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
3059cc

S744 DBD Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
  • 190,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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S744 DBD Mileage History

  1. 24/01/200691,835 mi
  2. 24/01/200691,835 mi
  3. 29/01/2007100,292 mi+8,457 mi
  4. 30/01/2007100,296 mi+4 mi
  5. 09/01/2008110,343 mi+10,047 mi
  6. 18/01/2008110,346 mi+3 mi
  7. 29/01/2009122,275 mi+11,929 mi
  8. 02/02/2009122,275 mi
  9. 03/02/2010131,858 mi+9,583 mi
  10. 09/02/2010131,863 mi+5 mi
  11. 12/02/2010131,860 mi-3 mi
  12. 25/02/2011137,793 mi+5,933 mi
  13. 22/06/2013140,626 mi+2,833 mi
  14. 09/06/2014144,145 mi+3,519 mi
  15. 27/06/2015148,438 mi+4,293 mi
  16. 18/06/2016152,058 mi+3,620 mi
  17. 24/06/2017155,712 mi+3,654 mi
  18. 16/06/2018160,420 mi+4,708 mi
  19. 22/06/2019167,931 mi+7,511 mi
  20. 12/12/2020171,272 mi+3,341 mi
  21. 22/12/2021173,389 mi+2,117 mi
  22. 17/12/2022179,342 mi+5,953 mi
  23. 16/12/2023184,660 mi+5,318 mi
  24. 08/01/2025186,409 mi+1,749 mi
  25. 21/01/2025186,460 mi+51 mi
  26. 24/01/2026190,577 mi+4,117 mi

Average of roughly 4,937 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S744 DBD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 15:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo (S744 DBD) between January 2006 and January 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 59 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.

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