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H129 FRV

2001 Isuzu Big Horn

Green Diesel 2770cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

291,474 mi
Last recorded291,474 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Big Horn147,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH129 FRV
MakeIsuzu
ModelBig Horn
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,770cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 291,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 291,422 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 291,294 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 291,245 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 290,197 miles

Central surface corrosion on underside and components

Offside Front small engine oil leak offside of engine

rear tyres215.80.16 front tyres225.55.16

Fail 15 Apr 2019 290,197 miles

Central surface corrosion on underside and components

Offside Front small engine oil leak offside of engine

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear tyres215.80.16 front tyres225.55.16

Pass 18 Apr 2018 279,613 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2018 279,593 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2017 266,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 253,918 miles

rear silencer corroded

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 Apr 2015 240,482 miles

nsf tyre getting low on tread

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in os and ns front lower ball joints

surface corrosion in ns inner sill

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 9 Apr 2014 225,310 miles

hand brake sticking slightly

os and ns front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear bump stops missing

slight corrosion in ns outer sill

slight play in steering box ball joint

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 2 Apr 2013 211,475 miles

hand brake cables corroded

slight play in both bottom ball joints

surface corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 25 Apr 2012 198,400 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 187,678 miles

exhaust system corroded

ns front tyre wearing on outer edge

play in os and ns fron t lower ball joints

Pass 19 Jul 2010 173,864 miles

exhaust system corroded

horn not sounding enough

play in os ns lower ball joints

Pass 6 Jul 2009 163,572 miles

various engine oil leaks...handbrake just met limits....slight wear lower swivels..

Pass 9 Jul 2008 153,760 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight wear/lift....offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge....

Pass 9 Jul 2007 143,237 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 143,144 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 132,524 miles

Engine smoky at idle, mot excessive......engine lacking power and gearbox fault indicator lamp on....

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Park brake efficiency low...

Pass 3 Jul 2006 132,524 miles

Engine smoky at idle, mot excessive......engine lacking power and gearbox fault indicator lamp on....

Park brake efficiency low...

How Reliable is the Isuzu Big Horn?

Based on 4,426 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
6,615
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 216
Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 115
constant velocity joint gaiter split 110
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H129 FRV is a 2001 Isuzu Big Horn in Green with a 2,770cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Isuzu Big Horn models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 147,509 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Isuzu Big Horn fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H129 FRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Big Horn typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Isuzu Big Horn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H129 FRV is a 2001 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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