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L256 WPO

1994 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,394 mi
Last recorded177,394 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Bighorn162,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 WPO
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 177,394 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 177,377 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 170,553 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 170,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 169,574 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 169,413 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 163,878 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 158,509 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 152,742 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 152,699 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 147,650 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 27 Jun 2018 147,506 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 146,316 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 146,295 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 143,920 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 143,078 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 143,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 125,072 miles

Oil leak

front pads appear low

Fail 20 Feb 2007 125,072 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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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L256 WPO is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L256 WPO, 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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What year was L256 WPO registered?

L256 WPO is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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