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L271 WCL

1994 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

272,086 mi
Last recorded272,086 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Bighorn162,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 WCL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 272,086 miles

Chassis Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 265,359 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both - Offside & Nearside Bump stops (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 265,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both - Offside & Nearside Bump stops (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 262,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

metal fuel pipes under vehicle corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 256,588 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 250,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 243,460 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 238,099 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 230,916 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 230,916 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 220,815 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 220,815 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 213,915 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 213,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported and brocken (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 204,966 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 204,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 197,748 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 197,748 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 190,964 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 190,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 180,337 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 172,334 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 172,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 161,821 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 151,290 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 151,290 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 138,335 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 128,458 miles

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

vacuum pump/alternator belt need tightening

Pass 18 Apr 2007 113,737 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 100,110 miles

Belts not checked on seats 6/7 as stowed.Very slight play in steering idler bearing.Exhaust light surface corrosion.Chasis has light srface corrosion.

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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L271 WCL is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 L271 WCL, 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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L271 WCL is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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