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J540 GAH

1992 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto

Grey Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

153,098 mi
Last recorded153,098 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto144,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 GAH
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn LWB Diesel Auto
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 153,098 miles

rear propshaft, rear u/j worn

Fail 2 Dec 2009 153,098 miles

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

rear propshaft, rear u/j worn

Fail 25 Nov 2009 152,739 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear propshaft, rear u/j worn

Pass 11 Nov 2008 142,879 miles

66 oC was the highest temperature reach when caring out smoke test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 142,877 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

66 oC was the highest temperature reach when caring out smoke test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil level was slightly low, topped up to carry out emission test.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 131,827 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 131,765 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 124,254 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 124,254 miles

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

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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J540 GAH is a 1992 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto in Grey with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J540 GAH, 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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J540 GAH is a 1992 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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