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N286 LNM

1996 Isuzu Bighorn

Blue Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,946 mi
Last recorded182,946 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Bighorn131,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 LNM
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 182,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 174,478 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Rear extra seats and belts not checked, due to being obstructed by wheel chair

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis and brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 31 Jan 2024 174,476 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected seriously faded, showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Rear extra seats and belts not checked, due to being obstructed by wheel chair

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis and brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 3 Feb 2023 173,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front to rear underneath covered in underseal

offside fronr brakepipe cleaned and greased customer agreed

slight play at front wheels from steering box

steering wheel has slight up and down movement

Fail 1 Feb 2023 173,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too/from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front to rear underneath covered in underseal

slight play at front wheels from steering box

steering wheel has slight up and down movement

Pass 21 Jan 2022 171,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 169,932 miles

Chassis and underside of vehicle corroded in places

Exhaust system corroded in places

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 21 Jan 2020 168,547 miles

Front prop-shaft uj worn

Play detected at steering

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion around body mounts

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 19 Jan 2019 164,900 miles

Front prop-shaft uj worn

Play detected at steering

Various corrosion around body and mounts

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 15 Jan 2018 160,369 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 155,782 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 150,029 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2015 144,027 miles

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 139,418 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak.o/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2013 133,170 miles

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

FRONT PROP SHAFT REAR UNIVERSAL JOINT HAS PLAY

Pass 18 Jan 2013 133,170 miles

FRONT PROP SHAFT REAR UNIVERSAL JOINT HAS PLAY

Pass 20 Jan 2012 128,350 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 122,217 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 112,610 miles

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

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

o/s head lamp chipped

slight leak from o/s/r diff seal

Fail 22 Oct 2009 110,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s head lamp chipped

Pass 31 Jul 2008 94,367 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear backplate damp.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 80,365 miles

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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N286 LNM is a 1996 Isuzu Bighorn in Blue with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 131,183 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 N286 LNM, 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 30 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N286 LNM is a 1996 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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