1995 Isuzu Trooper — MOT failures & pass rate
388 MOT tests on the 1995 Isuzu Trooper are in this dataset, and 73.2% of them passed. That is 2.9 percentage points worse than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 23.9%. Failures cluster in body, structure & corrosion, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — body, structure & corrosion (15.5%) and brakes (13.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are chassis condition, rigid brake pipes and joints — chassis condition alone was recorded 28 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 60-90k one: 30.6% versus 23.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 41.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 25.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.5% | 60 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.1% | 51 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 13.1% | 51 |
| 4 | Suspension | 12.1% | 47 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.7% | 22 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chassis condition | 28 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 27 |
| 3 | Joints | 26 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 24 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 20 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 41.2% | 160 |
| 2 | Brakes | 39.4% | 153 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 36.1% | 140 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 23.7% | 92 |
| 5 | Tyres | 17.3% | 67 |
| 6 | Other defects | 16.8% | 65 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 42 | 23.8% |
| 90-120k | 78 | 25.6% |
| 120-150k | 114 | 24.6% |
| 150k+ | 147 | 30.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97 | 25.8% |
| 2022 | 87 | 31.0% |
| 2023 | 74 | 18.9% |
| 2024 | 70 | 30.0% |
| 2025 | 60 | 28.3% |
What to check before buying a 1995 Trooper
On a 1995 Trooper, body, structure & corrosion is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Body, structure & corrosion (15.5% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Brakes (13.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (13.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 1995 Isuzu Troopers pass their MOT?
73.2% of the 388 1995 Isuzu Trooper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1995 Isuzu Trooper?
Body, structure & corrosion, recorded in 15.5% of tests, followed by brakes (13.1%).
Does the 1995 Trooper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.8% in the 60-90k band to 30.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 388 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.