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K548 LYB

1992 Isuzu Big Horn

Red Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

363,709 mi
Last recorded363,709 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Isuzu Big Horn173,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK548 LYB
MakeIsuzu
ModelBig Horn
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2023 363,709 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping slight play in shaft also (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 355,609 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 355,558 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety caliper area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 345,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 345,371 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 338,384 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 338,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 335,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 321,419 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to underbody chassis & front suspension arms

Fail 26 Mar 2018 321,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to underbody chassis & front suspension arms

Pass 29 Mar 2017 300,438 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear seats folded down unable to test adult seat belts

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2017 300,437 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear seats folded down unable to test adult seat belts

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2016 290,783 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 290,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

chasis has some corrosion

nearside front wheel bearing has play, not excessive

offside rear shock absorber has a misting of oil

rear fuel pipes corroded, not excessive

rear of vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of tow bar mountings

recheck emissions at retest

Fail 18 Mar 2015 287,799 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel lines corrosion

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 287,799 miles

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

fuel lines corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2014 276,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 276,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 263,243 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 263,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 251,655 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 251,655 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 239,623 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 239,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 223,696 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 208,672 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 208,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 194,188 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 194,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 180,909 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 164,671 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 164,668 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Big Horn?

Based on 4,426 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
6,615
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 216
Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 115
constant velocity joint gaiter split 110
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K548 LYB is a 1992 Isuzu Big Horn in Red with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

Across all 1992 Isuzu Big Horn models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 173,493 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 Big Horn fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K548 LYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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K548 LYB is a 1992 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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