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M189 OEL

2006 Isuzu Big Horn

Black Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

272,347 mi
Last recorded272,347 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Isuzu Big Horn135,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 OEL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBig Horn
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 272,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 263,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 263,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 254,106 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 254,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 247,110 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of Vehicle Covered in Underseal.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Beam in Front of Rear Wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 243,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Handbrake Low Effort

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Beam in Front of Rear Wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 240,533 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 234,222 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 223,312 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both very rear ()

Fail 10 May 2018 223,309 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both very rear ()

Pass 9 May 2017 213,226 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 213,220 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 205,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 193,902 miles

Near side rear tyre low outer edge

Off side rear tyres low inner edge

Oil leak engine

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear diff pinion bearing slight play

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

Pass 16 May 2014 160,898 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tyre low outter edge

off side front tyre slight out of shape inner edge

oil leak engine & gearbox

Fail 15 May 2014 160,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tyre low outter edge

off side front tyre slight out of shape inner edge

oil leak engine & gearbox

Pass 30 May 2013 148,897 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 136,960 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 126,434 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 115,512 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 115,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 106,589 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 106,586 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 95,902 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 95,902 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 84,933 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 117,761 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Big Horn?

Based on 4,426 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
6,615
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 216
Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 115
constant velocity joint gaiter split 110
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M189 OEL is a 2006 Isuzu Big Horn in Black with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Isuzu Big Horn models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 135,688 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 Big Horn fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M189 OEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Big Horn typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 20 years old, this Isuzu Big Horn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M189 OEL is a 2006 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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