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L581 SHK

1993 Isuzu Bighorn

Grey Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

245,552 mi
Last recorded245,552 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Isuzu Bighorn148,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 SHK
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 245,552 miles

Oil leak

crankshaft pully defective

Fail 18 Sep 2013 244,595 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 239,767 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 239,767 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 239,766 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2012 239,226 miles

Nearside 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 position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 227,680 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

self leveling shock not good

Fail 26 Jan 2011 226,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in front tyre

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

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

all shocks very weak and should be changed JUST ok for test

drivers side wiper clears screen but splitting at ends

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jan 2010 213,775 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

headlamps low output

slight play in both track rods/ends

Fail 26 Jan 2010 213,775 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

headlamps low output

slight play in both track rods/ends

Pass 12 Dec 2008 188,102 miles

hand brake only just ok should be checked

play in both front hubs

play in steering box

Fail 12 Dec 2008 188,102 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

hand brake only just ok should be checked

play in both front hubs

play in steering box

Pass 13 Dec 2007 174,779 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play i n both front lower ball joints

Pass 5 Dec 2006 152,363 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 152,363 miles

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in nearside front hub

slight play in offside rear rollbar drop link unit

slight play in steering idlers/trackrod unit

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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L581 SHK is a 1993 Isuzu Bighorn in Grey with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1993 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 148,164 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 L581 SHK, 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 33 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L581 SHK registered?

L581 SHK is a 1993 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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