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L257 PTO

1994 Isuzu Big Horn

Red Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

182,060 mi
Last recorded182,060 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Big Horn133,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 PTO
MakeIsuzu
ModelBig Horn
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 182,060 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension wishbones slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion chassis / underside &c.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 182,054 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension wishbones slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion chassis / underside &c.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 181,786 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 181,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 181,386 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Multiple suspension bushes deteriorated

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components in general corroded front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis corroded but strength not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 180,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

chassis and suspension components corroded

rear bump stops missing

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2022 180,588 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

chassis and suspension components corroded

rear bump stops missing

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2021 179,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bump stops missing

all suspension bushes perrished

chassis corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 178,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear and all rear (1.1.11 (c))

chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2020 178,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear and all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 177,261 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drivers door slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under vehicle rusty in places

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 176,184 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 21 Apr 2017 175,395 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 21 Apr 2017 175,395 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 21 Mar 2016 173,713 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Mar 2016 173,713 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2015 172,838 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 172,838 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 170,654 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 170,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 165,334 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 165,332 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 161,891 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 161,888 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 157,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 157,041 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 153,136 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 149,616 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 142,763 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 142,763 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 133,202 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 133,202 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 128,004 miles

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

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

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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L257 PTO is a 1994 Isuzu Big Horn in Red with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 1994 Isuzu Big Horn models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 133,827 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 L257 PTO, 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 32 years old, this Isuzu Big Horn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L257 PTO is a 1994 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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