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L231 PRC

2001 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,921 mi
Last recorded158,921 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Bighorn132,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 PRC
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 158,921 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 158,921 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 158,698 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 158,168 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer cv boots perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end ball joint has slight play in balljoint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

mileage less than last test due to speedometer being replaced

Pass 9 Jan 2017 172,873 miles

Advise nearside front washer jet slightly leaks on the underside when activated

Advise nearside rear outer wheel arch starting to corrode

Advise rear propshaft dohnut split

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 168,226 miles

Advise both rear antirollbar D bushes starting to perish

Advise centre front prop donut counter weight split

Advise slight play in both front inner steering joints

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 168,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Advise both rear antirollbar D bushes starting to perish

Advise centre front prop donut counter weight split

Advise slight play in both front inner steering joints

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 163,429 miles

Advise front propshaft nut perished.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 158,692 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 153,776 miles

all auxilary drive belts splitting

Pass 18 Jan 2012 149,604 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 144,607 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 139,899 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 135,231 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 130,374 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 130,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 124,883 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 118,722 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 118,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres low

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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L231 PRC is a 2001 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 132,645 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 L231 PRC, 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 25 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L231 PRC registered?

L231 PRC is a 2001 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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