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Isuzu Trooper Swb (1991)

211 real MOT outcomes analysed • 56.3% first-time pass rate

1991 Isuzu Trooper Swb

CarHunch analysed 211 real MOT records for the 1991 Isuzu Trooper Swb. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 211 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

See the full 1991 ISUZU TROOPER (1,193 vehicles)

We have limited data for the 1991 Isuzu Trooper Swb — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass
56.3%
UK average ~80%
Below average
Dangerous (ever)
2.4%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.26
Over 1.4 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
122k
Middle half: 86k–138k
For context

These stats describe 211 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 1991 Isuzu Trooper Swb

Based on MOT data from 211 vehicles — here's what to check.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (90%) 190 55.5% 0.24

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,188 Isuzu Trooper Swb vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 22.5%
492
Red 16%
351
White 13.4%
293
Grey 12.9%
283
Silver 11.5%
251
Green 9.8%
215
Maroon 7.3%
159
Beige 2.2%
48
Black 1.9%
41
Gold 1.6%
35
Bronze 0.7%
15
Brown 0.2%
5

Mileage Distribution

Most 1991 Isuzu Trooper Swb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

122,129
typical
86,480
low mileage
137,790
high mileage

Half of all 1991 Isuzu Trooper Swb vehicles fall between 86,480 and 137,790 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 86,480 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
86,480–137,790 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1991 Isuzu Trooper Swbs sit.
Over 186,016 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.26
Avg failures per vehicle
0.3
Avg advisories per vehicle
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