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J27 UNC

2005 Isuzu Bighorn

Grey Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,098 mi
Last recorded169,098 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Bighorn148,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 UNC
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 169,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes started to corrode. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel lines corroded.

Major engine oil leaks.

Rear number plate delaminated.

Very poor servo assistance.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 169,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & cords showing though sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery condition poor flat in 1 min!!!

Nearside Rear Brake disc excessively corroded.

fuel lines corroded.

oil leaks from engine & gearbox.

several brake pipes under vehicle starting to corrode.

Very poor servo assistance .

Pass 8 Aug 2014 165,371 miles

Brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded and rear flexis to cylinders steel brake pipe slightly corroded

Brake pipes just before front flexis corroded slightly

Front bumper brackets corroded

N/s center seat not fitted unable to check receivers

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

Rear seats not fitted unable to check seatbelt receivers

Fail 7 Aug 2014 165,371 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded and rear flexis to cylinders steel brake pipe slightly corroded

Brake pipes just before front flexis corroded slightly

Front bumper brackets corroded

N/s center seat not fitted unable to check receivers

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

Rear seats not fitted unable to check seatbelt receivers

Pass 24 Jul 2013 159,902 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 159,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front outer cv boot cracking

rear regestration plate peeling off backplate

Fail 20 Jul 2013 159,845 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

offside front outer cv boot cracking

oil leak under engine

rear regestration plate peeling off backplate

Pass 24 Jul 2012 154,173 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 154,173 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine oil leak.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 148,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 144,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 143,354 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 134,349 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 130,948 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 121,749 miles

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Bighorn?

Based on 13,306 MOT tests across 1,049 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
1,049
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 684
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 353
constant velocity joint gaiter split 351
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J27 UNC is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn in Grey with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 148,214 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 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J27 UNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Bighorn typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J27 UNC registered?

J27 UNC is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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