1998 · 26 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1998 Isuzu Trooper MOT pass rate and common faults

229 MOT tests in 2024. 65.9% passed first time, compared with 64.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time65.9%
Failed or needed repairs34.1%
Typical mileage at test138,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 229 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  3. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.9%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.3%
  2. Brakes24.9%
  3. Suspension22.3%
  4. Body & chassis14.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  6. Steering5.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  8. Tyres2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.6%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play13.1%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.9%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 1998 Isuzu Trooper?

In 2024, 65.9% of 1998 Isuzu Trooper cars passed their MOT first time, across 229 tests. The average for all 26-year-old cars was 64.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1998 Isuzu Trooper?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake performance: efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1998 Isuzu Trooper reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).