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L146 HDV

1994 Isuzu Bighorn

Black Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,004 mi
Last recorded167,004 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Bighorn162,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL146 HDV
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 167,004 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 134,855 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 134,855 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Dec 2009 117,302 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 117,301 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2008 102,505 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 85,710 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 85,441 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 63,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2006 63,496 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,234 miles

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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L146 HDV is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn in Black with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 162,127 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 L146 HDV, 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 32 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L146 HDV is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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