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M261 YBV

1995 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

222,367 mi
Last recorded222,367 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Isuzu Bighorn140,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 YBV
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 222,367 miles

Nearside Front 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)

drivers seat bolts not fully tight

engine oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads appear low

main chassis members o/s and n/s corroded

o/s and n/s step mount brackets corroded

o/s step mounting bolts not fully tight

o/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

rear fog glass cracked

rear springs corroded

slight play n/s/f hub

Fail 25 Nov 2013 222,071 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front 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)

drivers seat bolts not fully tight

engine oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads appear low

main chassis members o/s and n/s corroded

o/s and n/s step mount brackets corroded

o/s step mounting bolts not fully tight

o/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

rear fog glass cracked

rear springs corroded

slight play n/s/f hub

Pass 22 Nov 2012 209,454 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 209,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 194,674 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 194,672 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 180,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

heavy surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 29 Nov 2010 180,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

heavy surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 9 Nov 2009 168,862 miles

Oil leak

steering idler has slight play

Fail 5 Nov 2009 168,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2008 160,136 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

fuel tank damp

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 27 Oct 2007 139,993 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 129,541 miles

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

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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M261 YBV is a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 M261 YBV, 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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M261 YBV is a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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