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1991 Isuzu Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 1991, based on 127 real MOT test results.

49.6%
Pass Rate
50.4%
Fail Rate
127
Total Tests
162,094
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all Unclassified cars tested in 1991. Want to see how cars built in 1991 hold up over time?

View 1991 Isuzu Unclassified vintage page โ†’ (52.9% current pass rate)

1991 Isuzu Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 1991 Isuzu Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 49.6% based on 127 tests โ€” significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 162,094 miles on the odometer. With a 50.4% failure rate, the 1991 Unclassified is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1991 Isuzu Unclassified is Body, chassis, structure, responsible for 0.8% of failures. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ100โ€“500+. Suspension is the second most common issue at 0.8%.

Top failures specific to 1991 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Body, Chassis, Structure0.8%1
2Suspension0.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 162,094 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Body & Structure0.05% per 10K miSuspension0.05% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Body & Structure0.050.8%1
Suspension0.050.8%1

Mileage Statistics

162,094
Mean
174,115
Median
140,165
25th Percentile
222,163
75th Percentile
3.11% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1991 Isuzu Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 49.6% based on 127 tests โ€” significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 162,094 miles on the odometer. With a 50.4% failure rate, the 1991 Unclassified is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1991 Isuzu Unclassified, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to body, chassis, structure: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely. With an average mileage of 162,094 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Body, chassis, structure โ€” 0.8% of failures

Body, chassis, structure issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 1991 Isuzu Unclassified models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: ยฃ100โ€“500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Suspension โ€” 0.8% of failures

Suspension issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 1991 Isuzu Unclassified models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: ยฃ200โ€“500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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