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M994 COT

1995 Isuzu Bighorn

Blue Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

267,074 mi
Last recorded267,074 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Isuzu Bighorn140,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM994 COT
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 267,074 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 267,074 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 251,791 miles

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

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

damage to the o/s/r of the vehicle no sharp edges

engine is leaking oil

front number plate is held on with cable ties

o/s/r fog light is held on with cable ties

rear of the vehicle is quite rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2014 251,791 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to the o/s/r of the vehicle no sharp edges

engine is leaking oil

front number plate is held on with cable ties

o/s/r fog light is held on with cable ties

rear of the vehicle is quite rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2013 237,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

drivers seat frame deterioated

drivers sunvisor loose operation, but can maintain up position

front propshaft u/j worn

front registration plate loose

offside rear body damage - not considered sharp edge

passenger sunvisor unable to be secured in up position

rear fog lamp loose

Fail 29 Jan 2013 237,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

aux. drive belts loose

drivers seat frame deterioated

drivers sunvisor loose operation, but can maintain up position

front propshaft u/j worn

front registration plate loose

offside rear body damage - not considered sharp edge

passenger sunvisor unable to be secured in up position

rear fog lamp loose

Pass 12 Oct 2011 221,497 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 207,529 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bothrear tyres are perished

Fail 18 Oct 2010 207,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bothrear tyres are perished

Pass 16 Oct 2009 195,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 195,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 180,978 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 180,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 163,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate

Pass 18 Oct 2006 144,030 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 144,030 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 144,014 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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M994 COT is a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn in Blue with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1995 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 140,918 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 M994 COT, 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 31 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M994 COT is a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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