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M356 VJL

2002 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

315,122 mi
Last recorded315,122 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Bighorn153,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 VJL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 315,122 miles

Oil leak ()

under body corroded

wing mirror incomplete

Pass 15 Jan 2016 303,215 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

Fail 8 Jan 2016 303,215 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 13 Jan 2015 288,914 miles

rear bumper cross member corroded

staining at fuel tank area

Fail 17 Dec 2014 288,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fluid leak at tank area

rear bumper x member corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 274,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2013 274,118 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2013 259,988 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 259,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 243,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f lower ball gaitor split

Fail 9 Dec 2011 243,346 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f lower ball gaitor split

Pass 10 Dec 2010 229,824 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 229,824 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 216,954 miles

fuel pipes corroded

park brake reading low o/s/r

radiator filler cap missing

Fail 15 Dec 2009 216,954 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel pipes corroded

park brake reading low o/s/r

radiator filler cap missing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 200,313 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 200,313 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 186,540 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 186,540 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 172,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 160,947 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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M356 VJL is a 2002 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 153,395 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 M356 VJL, 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 24 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M356 VJL is a 2002 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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