1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · S796 BTX
1998 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 141,784 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S796 BTX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/06/2023
- 141,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S796 BTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Isuzu Trooper (S796 BTX) between June 2007 and June 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (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: “Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering crossmember ”; “Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the bod”; “Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the bo”.
S796 BTX Mileage History
- 22/06/200781,200 mi
- 27/06/200886,121 mi+4,921 mi
- 22/06/200990,494 mi+4,373 mi
- 30/06/201093,647 mi+3,153 mi
- 23/06/201196,391 mi+2,744 mi
- 25/06/201298,457 mi+2,066 mi
- 24/06/2013100,375 mi+1,918 mi
- 26/06/2014102,075 mi+1,700 mi
- 25/06/2015103,890 mi+1,815 mi
- 14/06/2016107,128 mi+3,238 mi
- 22/06/2017111,522 mi+4,394 mi
- 23/06/2017111,522 mi
- 27/06/2018116,567 mi+5,045 mi
- 27/06/2018116,567 mi
- 17/06/2019122,216 mi+5,649 mi
- 25/06/2020126,574 mi+4,358 mi
- 25/06/2020126,574 mi
- 28/06/2021131,324 mi+4,750 mi
- 15/06/2022135,811 mi+4,487 mi
- 19/06/2023141,784 mi+5,973 mi
Average of roughly 3,788 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Isuzu Isuzu Trooper (Mk2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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