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M982 NTA

1994 Isuzu Bighorn

Gold Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,271 mi
Last recorded211,271 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Bighorn162,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM982 NTA
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 211,271 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Underbody of vehicle very rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2024 210,195 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 210,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 208,519 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill

Fail 18 Jul 2023 208,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure front body mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure middle body mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill

Pass 12 Jul 2022 204,045 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 199,412 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 195,425 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 191,725 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 191,673 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 237,593 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 234,236 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 234,211 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 226,763 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 226,757 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 218,405 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 218,269 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 208,315 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 202,069 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 192,969 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 192,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 182,348 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 171,376 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 161,928 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 152,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 140,092 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 132,012 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 132,012 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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M982 NTA is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn in Gold with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M982 NTA, 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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M982 NTA is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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