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M166 TRJ

1994 Isuzu Bighorn

Blue Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,736 mi
Last recorded196,736 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Bighorn162,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 TRJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 196,736 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 196,672 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 196,256 miles

Both front chassis mounting bushes worn

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 196,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Both front chassis mounting bushes worn

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 195,573 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 193,271 miles

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Sep 2016 191,829 miles

car has been under seald

Pass 2 Jul 2015 190,213 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 187,867 miles

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 4 Oct 2012 185,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

extensively repaired to steering & suspension

slight deterioration perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

slight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 150,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 148,422 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 145,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight judder both rear brakes

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 143,505 miles

both front driveshaft outer gaiters starting to perish

Fail 3 Jul 2007 140,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 140,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2006 134,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 123,573 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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M166 TRJ is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn in Blue with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M166 TRJ, 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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M166 TRJ is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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