1997 · 27 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1997 Isuzu Trooper MOT pass rate and common faults

212 MOT tests in 2024. 60.9% passed first time, compared with 65.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time60.9%
Failed or needed repairs39.1%
Typical mileage at test157,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 212 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.6%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.3%
  5. Washers: not working2.8%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.9%
  2. Body & chassis22.6%
  3. Brakes21.2%
  4. Suspension19.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags2.8%
  7. Tyres2.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded30.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.4%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play15.1%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.8%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced11.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1997 Isuzu Trooper?

In 2024, 60.9% of 1997 Isuzu Trooper cars passed their MOT first time, across 212 tests. The average for all 27-year-old cars was 65.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1997 Isuzu Trooper?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1997 Isuzu Trooper reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).