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M129 VNN

1995 Isuzu Bighorn

Black Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

211,387 mi
Last recorded211,387 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Isuzu Bighorn140,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 VNN
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 211,387 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 207,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 206,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

ENGINE OIL GETTING LOW

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 201,979 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 195,469 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 184,407 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 184,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system just before flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 176,905 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2019 176,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear rubbers broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 166,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 158,540 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 151,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 143,897 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 143,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,298 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 122,358 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 116,766 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 104,505 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 96,673 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 85,791 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 83,443 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 83,443 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 80,019 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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M129 VNN is a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn in Black with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1995 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 140,918 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 M129 VNN, 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 31 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M129 VNN is a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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