1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · V986 ECH
1999 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1999. Recorded mileage 158,500 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,500 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
V986 ECH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/11/2025
- 158,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
V986 ECH Mileage History
- 04/07/2023150,267 mi
- 07/07/2023150,292 mi+25 mi
- 28/10/2024156,340 mi+6,048 mi
- 01/11/2024156,402 mi+62 mi
- 06/11/2025158,500 mi+2,098 mi
Average of roughly 3,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V986 ECH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Isuzu Trooper (V986 ECH) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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