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N47 UCG

1995 Isuzu Big Horn

Black Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,401 mi
Last recorded179,401 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Isuzu Big Horn147,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 UCG
MakeIsuzu
ModelBig Horn
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 179,401 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 152,046 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 152,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 144,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 18 Mar 2016 125,636 miles

Chassis has some surface corrosion

Front brake flexi hoses are slightly perished

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes have some surface corrosion

Rear diff oil leak

Slight play in the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2015 122,221 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perished

Chassis has some slight surface corrosion

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes have some slight corrosion

Rear diff oil leak

Slight play in the front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Mar 2014 118,830 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

general corrosion to chassis

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Mar 2013 116,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak from rear diff

unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes, plastic coated

Fail 19 Mar 2013 116,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak from rear diff

unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes, plastic coated

Pass 14 Mar 2012 112,848 miles

Both front lower suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorating

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear dif leaking

Unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes, plastic coated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 109,575 miles

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

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

rear propshaft flexible coupling starting to split

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 7 Apr 2011 109,575 miles

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

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

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

rear propshaft flexible coupling starting to split

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2010 104,268 miles

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

rear propshaft flexible coupling starting to split

Pass 26 Mar 2009 96,896 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 96,896 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 89,160 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,291 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 80,224 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,014 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Big Horn?

Based on 4,426 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
6,615
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 216
Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 115
constant velocity joint gaiter split 110
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N47 UCG is a 1995 Isuzu Big Horn in Black with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1995 Isuzu Big Horn models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 147,452 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 Big Horn fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N47 UCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Big Horn typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Isuzu Big Horn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N47 UCG is a 1995 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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