1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · T981 CJO
1999 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1999. Recorded mileage 95,057 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2999cc
T981 CJO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2006
- 95,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
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.
T981 CJO Mileage History
- 07/11/200592,289 mi
- 08/11/200592,289 mi
- 28/11/200695,057 mi+2,768 mi
- 28/11/200695,057 mi
Average of roughly 2,620 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
T981 CJO 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 1999 Isuzu Trooper (T981 CJO) between November 2005 and November 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
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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