1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · T391 JBJ
1999 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 12/03/1999. Recorded mileage 189,987 miles. MOT valid until 02/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 3059cc
T391 JBJ Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 189,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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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.
T391 JBJ Mileage History
- 26/01/200671,408 mi
- 24/01/200786,079 mi+14,671 mi
- 23/01/2008100,278 mi+14,199 mi
- 13/01/2009109,817 mi+9,539 mi
- 13/01/2009109,817 mi
- 14/01/2010116,188 mi+6,371 mi
- 24/01/2011121,963 mi+5,775 mi
- 11/01/2012129,940 mi+7,977 mi
- 15/01/2013135,121 mi+5,181 mi
- 09/01/2014139,961 mi+4,840 mi
- 15/01/2015143,820 mi+3,859 mi
- 11/01/2016148,870 mi+5,050 mi
- 11/01/2016148,878 mi+8 mi
- 17/01/2017154,217 mi+5,339 mi
- 15/01/2018159,388 mi+5,171 mi
- 16/01/2018159,388 mi
- 16/01/2019163,897 mi+4,509 mi
- 14/01/2020168,876 mi+4,979 mi
- 22/01/2020168,881 mi+5 mi
- 21/01/2021172,312 mi+3,431 mi
- 21/01/2021172,312 mi
- 11/01/2022177,009 mi+4,697 mi
- 11/01/2022177,009 mi
- 03/01/2023180,952 mi+3,943 mi
- 06/01/2023180,952 mi
- 23/01/2024185,026 mi+4,074 mi
- 20/02/2024185,031 mi+5 mi
- 11/02/2025187,854 mi+2,823 mi
- 03/03/2026189,987 mi+2,133 mi
Average of roughly 5,900 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
T391 JBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Isuzu Trooper (T391 JBJ) between January 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 105 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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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