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M838 VBR

2005 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

284,953 mi
Last recorded284,953 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Bighorn148,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 VBR
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 284,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to underside and components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 350,788 miles

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

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

clocks changed

Pass 2 Mar 2017 270,377 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 270,320 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 261,081 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil Leak

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 260,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Lower Bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside front wheel tight to turn by hand.

Oil Leak

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 250,645 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 242,940 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 238,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s handbrake requires more effort to produce enough brake effort

o/s/f wing has damage

Pass 14 May 2012 230,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 May 2012 230,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 219,006 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 206,137 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 190,323 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M838 VBR is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 148,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M838 VBR, 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 21 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M838 VBR is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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