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L81 RKU

1994 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

262,942 mi
Last recorded262,942 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Bighorn162,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL81 RKU
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 262,942 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 212,457 miles

Front subframe corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 204,167 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

INNER SILLS AND CHASSIS CORRODING

Fail 9 Apr 2018 204,166 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

INNER SILLS AND CHASSIS CORRODING

Pass 10 Apr 2017 194,047 miles

Coolant leak ()

FLOOR SILLS AND CHASSIS CORRODING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE

SOME CORROSION BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES

Fail 6 Apr 2017 194,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak ()

FLOOR SILLS AND CHASSIS CORRODING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE

SOME CORROSION BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES

Pass 15 Apr 2016 183,087 miles

CHASSIS CORRODING DIESEL PIPES CORRODING

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 183,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

CHASSIS CORRODING DIESEL PIPES CORRODING

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 176,907 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

some corrosion on chassis and brakr pipes

Fail 9 Apr 2015 176,907 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

some corrosion on chassis and brakr pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2014 169,572 miles

some corrosion on front brake pipes

suspension ball joints dust covers perrishing

Fail 7 Apr 2014 169,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside parking brake effort low

some corrosion on front brake pipes

suspension ball joints dust covers perrishing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 167,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 160,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 160,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 151,916 miles

nbo seats in boot/handbrake adjustment

Pass 15 Mar 2010 144,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 144,091 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 136,616 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 136,616 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 132,117 miles

rear stub axle oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2008 132,117 miles

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

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

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

rear stub axle oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 125,586 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 125,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 118,793 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 118,729 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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L81 RKU is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L81 RKU, 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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L81 RKU is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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