1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · S977 AEC
1998 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 04/08/1998. Recorded mileage 150,784 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,784 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
S977 AEC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2022
- 150,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
S977 AEC Mileage History
- 02/12/2021145,767 mi
- 04/12/2021145,779 mi+12 mi
- 12/12/2022150,773 mi+4,994 mi
- 14/12/2022150,784 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 4,860 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S977 AEC 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 (S977 AEC) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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