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M538 ROS

1995 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto

Gold Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,993 mi
Last recorded119,993 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto142,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 ROS
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn LWB Diesel Auto
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2016 119,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear is snapped off. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint also rubber boot is burst witch is also a fail (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint also rubber boot is burst witch is also a fail (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all metal fuel pipes badly corroded.

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 10 Jan 2015 117,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 113,739 miles

Fuel tank showing signs of a past leak.At time of test no leak could be detected

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 113,739 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fuel tank showing signs of a past leak.At time of test no leak could be detected

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,677 miles

both front tyre treads slightly cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2013 105,654 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

both front tyre treads slightly cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2011 104,438 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2010 103,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres low and treads cracks and cv boots cracks

oil leak from engine and rear brake hoses cracks and front hoses

p/s pipes and fuel pipes corroded and exhaust heavily corroded at points but not blowing

slight play in both side front w/bearings

slight play in front adle arms both side and slight play in steering

Fail 7 Dec 2010 103,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres low and treads cracks and cv boots cracks

oil leak from engine and rear brake hoses cracks and front hoses

p/s pipes and fuel pipes corroded and exhaust heavily corroded at points but not blowing

slight play in both side front w/bearings

slight play in front adle arms both side and slight play in steering

Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,090 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 96,090 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front tyres starting to split on tread

Pass 19 Dec 2007 91,179 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 87,823 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 81,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto?

Based on 3,138 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,532
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 173
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 101
constant velocity joint gaiter split 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 81
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M538 ROS is a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto in Gold with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1995 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 142,740 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 LWB Diesel Auto fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M538 ROS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M538 ROS is a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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