Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB reliable? We analysed 895 real MOT tests across 176 vehicles to find out.
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The Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, position lamp(s) not working and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB.
Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 153 | 72.5% | 81,508 | 107,736 | 143,398 |
| 1997 | 228 | 63.2% | 91,434 | 116,622 | 139,519 |
| 1996 | 300 | 66.7% | 99,287 | 119,024 | 138,257 |
| 1995 | 53 | 67.9% | 96,118 | 107,304 | 120,231 |
How Long Does a Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB Last?
Based on 176 Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB vehicles on UK roads.
Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
72.5% MOT pass rate from 153 tests
63.2% MOT pass rate from 228 tests
The best year to buy a used Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 72.5% across 153 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB THIS CAR | 68.2% | 895 | 119,072 mi | 31 yrs |
| Isuzu Trooper | 69% | 362,452 | 117,154 mi | 38 yrs |
| Isuzu D-max | 79.2% | 268,922 | 63,046 mi | 13 yrs |
| Isuzu Rodeo | 71% | 189,090 | 87,999 mi | 24 yrs |
| Toyota RAV4 D-4D GX | 80.4% | 667 | 151,617 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Isuzu Trooper (69.0% pass rate) and the Isuzu D-max (79.2% pass rate), the Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.2% across 895 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB are brake pipe excessively corroded (110 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (36), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (30). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB owner drives around 6,031 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Isuzu Trooper Duty SWB models stay on UK roads for around 31 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.