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M121 OEL

2006 Isuzu Bighorn

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,574 mi
Last recorded199,574 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Isuzu Bighorn132,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 OEL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 199,574 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 199,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 195,600 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 192,679 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 179,024 miles

Play in steering joints

Fail 13 Feb 2016 179,004 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering joints

Pass 13 Feb 2015 171,257 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 163,501 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 163,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 154,731 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 154,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 147,419 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r shock absorber top bushes have slight play

Fail 9 Apr 2010 147,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r shock absorber top bushes have slight play

Pass 7 May 2008 142,835 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 115,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Mar 2006 88,719 miles

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

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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M121 OEL is a 2006 Isuzu Bighorn in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 132,982 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 M121 OEL, 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 20 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M121 OEL registered?

M121 OEL is a 2006 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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