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K226 YEL

1993 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

183,574 mi
Last recorded183,574 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Isuzu Bighorn148,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK226 YEL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 183,574 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 167,953 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

chip in o/s/f headlight lens.

general underbody rusting

Fail 19 Mar 2014 167,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

chip in o/s/f headlight lens.

general underbody rusting

Pass 5 Mar 2012 160,874 miles

play in steering box

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs rusty

all brake hoses perished

chassis rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2012 160,874 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs rusty

all brake hoses perished

chassis rusty

play in steering box

Pass 29 Sep 2010 156,604 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake pads getting low.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 156,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 146,575 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underbody rusting

small marks in n/s/r seat belt webbing

Fail 17 Sep 2009 146,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underbody rusting

small marks in n/s/r seat belt webbing

Pass 18 Sep 2008 135,510 miles

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

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

chip in o/s/f head light lens

small mark in n/s/r seat belt webbing

Fail 16 Sep 2008 135,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

chip in o/s/f head light lens

small mark in n/s/r seat belt webbing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 126,003 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

chip in o/s/f head light lens

Fail 11 Sep 2007 125,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn bald on edges?

chip in o/s/f head light lens

Pass 20 Sep 2006 116,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Sep 2006 116,570 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Sep 2005 101,718 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers split.

Fail 12 Sep 2005 101,708 miles

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

both lower ball joint dust covers split

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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K226 YEL is a 1993 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1993 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 148,164 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 K226 YEL, 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 33 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K226 YEL is a 1993 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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