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J70 PJL

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

Grey Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,950 mi
Last recorded140,950 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 PJL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 140,950 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 140,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 133,927 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 126,380 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 110,360 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 116,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2007 103,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 92,648 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J70 PJL is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in Grey with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 148,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J70 PJL, 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 23 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J70 PJL is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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