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N251 MVF

1995 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

218,608 mi
Last recorded218,608 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto142,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 MVF
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn LWB Diesel Auto
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 218,608 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 218,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine Oil Level Below Minimum!!!# Added 1.50 Litres engine oil

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 209,622 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 209,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 199,889 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 199,883 miles

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

O/S Headlamp Beam pattern deteriorating

Fail 18 Oct 2010 186,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 186,936 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 176,107 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 176,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 162,773 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 162,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 149,804 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 149,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 137,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 127,399 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm

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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N251 MVF is a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N251 MVF, 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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N251 MVF is a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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