Isuzu Trooper Lwb (1993)

138 real MOT outcomes analysed • 31.3% first-time pass rate

1993 Isuzu Trooper Lwb

CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 1993 Isuzu Trooper Lwb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1993 Isuzu Trooper LWB is a reliability concern: only 31.3% pass their MOT first time, less than half the UK average of 80%. With just 4.3% of vehicles ever recorded with dangerous defects, the safety picture is relatively benign, but the sheer frequency of failures makes this a high-maintenance proposition.

These Troopers are typically showing 137,000–142,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, yet they're averaging 0.83 failures and 2.2 advisories per test. If you're considering one, budget for regular remedial work and have a trusted mechanic inspect the brakes, suspension and exhaust closely before you buy.

Below average reliability 48.7% below UK average
31.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
137,468
typical mileage
122,332–163,273 middle half
4.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.83
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1993 Isuzu Trooper Lwb

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (57%) 79 30.1% 0.72
Diesel (41%) 56 31.7% 0.91
LPG (2%) 3 58.9% 2

Mileage Distribution

Most 1993 Isuzu Trooper Lwb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

122,332
low mileage
137,468
typical
163,273
high mileage

Half of all 1993 Isuzu Trooper Lwb vehicles fall between 122,332 and 163,273 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.83
Avg failures per vehicle
2.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Isuzu Trooper Lwb:

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992