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J149 AUJ

1992 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

286,628 mi
Last recorded286,628 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto144,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 AUJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn LWB Diesel Auto
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 286,628 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Light rust on chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 282,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

STEERING DAMPER SLIGHT PLAY

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 119,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 119,375 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 118,375 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting point (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 118,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting point (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 118,375 miles

Battery light iluminated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both track rod ends very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Wiper split

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 118,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White bulbs (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Not attached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light iluminated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both bottom ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both track rod ends very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Wiper split

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 118,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 11,897 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 118,375 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 112,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 118,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 158,125 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 158,125 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 158,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 157,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 157,728 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 156,835 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 152,450 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 139,108 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 139,108 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 120,288 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 100,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 100,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto?

Based on 3,138 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,532
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 173
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 101
constant velocity joint gaiter split 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 81
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J149 AUJ is a 1992 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1992 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 144,665 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 Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J149 AUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J149 AUJ is a 1992 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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