Isuzu Trooper: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 12.8% of Isuzu Trooper MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1994, 2001 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 408 | 14.2% |
| 1995 | 388 | 13.1% |
| 1996 | 685 | 12.7% |
| 1999 | 1,592 | 12.8% |
| 2001 | 1,403 | 13.5% |
| 2005 | 1,193 | 12.5% |
| 2006 | 292 | 12.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.