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M978 GCD

2005 Isuzu Bighorn

Blue Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,893 mi
Last recorded170,893 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Bighorn148,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 GCD
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 170,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2014 159,750 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 159,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 151,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery cap missing

corrosion to front to rear and n/s/r metal brake pipes

damage to o/s light lens

Fail 12 Dec 2013 151,259 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery cap missing

corrosion to front to rear and n/s/r metal brake pipes

damage to o/s light lens

Pass 12 Dec 2012 142,800 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 125,713 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 108,885 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 96,203 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,946 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 66,361 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 66,327 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 50,765 miles

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

nearside wiperblade split

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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M978 GCD is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn in Blue with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M978 GCD, 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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What year was M978 GCD registered?

M978 GCD is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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