Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel car check
Is the Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel reliable? We analysed 1,989 real MOT tests across 526 vehicles to find out.
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The Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel.
Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 521 | 57.8% | 107,860 | 126,617 | 150,101 |
| 1991 | 454 | 60.6% | 106,744 | 131,967 | 155,020 |
| 1990 | 418 | 58.9% | 109,324 | 133,666 | 156,385 |
| 1989 | 301 | 65.1% | 102,602 | 126,870 | 150,372 |
| 1988 | 189 | 56.1% | 129,202 | 161,610 | 181,254 |
How Long Does a Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel Last?
Based on 526 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel vehicles on UK roads.
Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel 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 SWB Turbo Diesel
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
65.1% MOT pass rate from 301 tests
56.1% MOT pass rate from 189 tests
The best year to buy a used Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel is 1989, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 65.1% across 301 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 56.1% — 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 SWB Turbo Diesel Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel THIS CAR | 60.3% | 1,989 | 129,903 mi | 38 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 |
| Ldv Cub Diesel | 63.7% | 1,734 | 95,744 mi | 28 yrs |
Compared to the Isuzu Trooper (69.0% pass rate) and the Isuzu D-max (79.2% pass rate), the Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel has an overall MOT pass rate of 60.3% across 1,989 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (376 recorded failures), body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (301), and seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (287). 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 SWB Turbo Diesel owner drives around 4,799 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 SWB Turbo Diesel models stay on UK roads for around 38 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.