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M368 NEL

1994 Isuzu Bighorn

Gold Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

280,066 mi
Last recorded280,066 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Bighorn162,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM368 NEL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 280,066 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

battries insecure

handbrake travel high

temp repair to o/s/r bodywork

Fail 20 Dec 2011 280,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake travel high

Pass 21 Jan 2011 260,732 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 260,731 miles

Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 239,369 miles

both rear coil springs are weak

front number plate is damaged

n/s wing mirror is damaged

o/s/r bump stop is missing

rear brake pads are wearing low

slight play in both front hubs

slight play in the steering idler

Fail 7 Dec 2009 238,585 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs are weak

front number plate is damaged

n/s/ wing mirror is damaged

o/s/r bump stop is missing

rear brake pads are wearing low

slight play in both front hubs

slight play in the steering idler

Pass 6 Jan 2009 216,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 188,485 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre has a small cut

Pass 6 Sep 2006 159,140 miles

ref to test 491718146250

Fail 5 Sep 2006 159,140 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

both front outer cv boots are cracking

both front tyres are worn low on inner edges

engine is leaking oil

evidence of play in both front hubs

n/s/f door handle is insecure

quite a lot of travel on the hand brake

vehicles chassis is quite rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2005 133,822 miles

both outer cv boots are cracking

n/s/r tyre is worn very low

some lift in both front lower ball joints

some play in both front hubs †

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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M368 NEL is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn in Gold with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M368 NEL, 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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M368 NEL is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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