1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · V516 EUF
1999 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22/12/1999. Recorded mileage 165,089 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,089 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
V516 EUF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2022
- 165,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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.
V516 EUF Mileage History
- 01/12/200679,943 mi
- 30/11/200790,925 mi+10,982 mi
- 28/11/2008102,298 mi+11,373 mi
- 11/12/2009114,729 mi+12,431 mi
- 10/12/2010123,456 mi+8,727 mi
- 17/12/2010123,595 mi+139 mi
- 06/01/2012132,451 mi+8,856 mi
- 06/01/2012132,453 mi+2 mi
- 23/01/2013135,455 mi+3,002 mi
- 28/01/2013135,455 mi
- 29/01/2014147,480 mi+12,025 mi
- 24/01/2015159,982 mi+12,502 mi
- 01/06/2022165,089 mi+5,107 mi
- 01/06/2022165,089 mi
Average of roughly 5,494 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
V516 EUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Isuzu Trooper (V516 EUF) between December 2006 and June 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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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