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L300 JAA

1996 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

138,250 mi
Last recorded138,250 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Bighorn131,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 JAA
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 138,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Full underbody corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear bumper loose

Pass 13 Oct 2023 138,250 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 138,124 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 137,870 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 137,758 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 137,590 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 137,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 137,021 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2016 134,939 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 131,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 125,408 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 125,253 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 122,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 120,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2010 117,222 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 113,537 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

blue lights fitted to front

rear middle seat belt missing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 106,574 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 106,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 101,987 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 91,035 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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L300 JAA is a 1996 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 131,183 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 L300 JAA, 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 30 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L300 JAA registered?

L300 JAA is a 1996 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is L300 JAA safe to buy?

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