Isuzu Trooper

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 16 model years from 5,605 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

5,605

Highest Pass Rate

1993 (81%)

Years Covered

About the Isuzu Trooper

The Isuzu Trooper was MOT tested 5,605 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 16 model years (1991 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1993 model has the highest pass rate at 81% from 150 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 67%. The 14 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Isuzu Trooper has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 110,132 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 199,672 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Isuzu brand average of 78%, the Trooper is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Isuzu models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2999cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,641

Per month£220/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2006 details

How reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?

vs average of all models-10% (82% avg)

vs Isuzu brand average-6% (78% avg)

Best to worst year spread14 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Isuzu Trooper by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2006	74%	68	199,672 mi
2005	72%	273	124,947 mi
2004	69%	434	135,304 mi
2003	69%	457	133,737 mi
2002	71%	543	134,189 mi
2001	76%	341	136,519 mi
2000	69%	363	131,546 mi
1999	72%	637	144,033 mi
1998	76%	786	153,276 mi
1997	76%	762	157,283 mi
1996	67%	343	155,226 mi
1995	68%	164	148,565 mi
1994	74%	158	155,794 mi
1993	81%	150	141,664 mi
1992	74%	94	134,392 mi
1991	69%	32	110,132 mi

Questions about the Isuzu Trooper

Is the Isuzu Trooper reliable?

Across its 16 model years in our data (1991 to 2006), the Isuzu Trooper averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 5,605 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1993 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 81%.

Which year Isuzu Trooper has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1993 Isuzu Trooper has the highest MOT pass rate at 81%, while the 1996 model has the lowest at 67%, a 14 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.