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M429 VRB

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

230,118 mi
Last recorded230,118 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM429 VRB
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 230,118 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear child seats fitted unable to inspect seat belts

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 225,352 miles

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

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

indicartor stalk partly broken and advise replacment

various minor oil leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2014 225,315 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

indicartor stalk partly broken and advise replacment

various minor oil leaks

Pass 21 Sep 2013 218,538 miles

Oil leak

various minor oil leaks

Fail 14 Sep 2013 218,538 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

various minor oil leaks

Pass 31 Aug 2012 201,662 miles

Detectable free play at steering wheel. Recommend steering box adjustment.

O/S/F lower swivel has notable amount of vertical lift.

Wiring loom chafing on lower steering column.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 201,273 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Bad coolant leak. Recommend no further usage until rectification.

Detectable free play at steering wheel. Recommend steering box adjustment.

O/S/F lower swivel has notable amount of vertical lift.

Wiring loom chafing on lower steering column.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 176,727 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre wearing unusal on the inner edge

unable to inspect the rear seats and belts

Fail 31 Aug 2011 176,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre wearing unusal on the inner edge

unable to inspect the rear seats and belts

Pass 24 Aug 2010 152,261 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 145,276 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 145,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 131,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2007 117,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2007 117,187 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 112,659 miles

propshaft defective

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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M429 VRB is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 148,004 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 M429 VRB, 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 23 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M429 VRB registered?

M429 VRB is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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