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N788 NTC

1996 Isuzu Bighorn

Silver Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,225 mi
Last recorded144,225 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Bighorn131,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 NTC
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 144,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre splitting

Fail 20 Oct 2011 144,225 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 8 Oct 2010 136,613 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 136,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 131,183 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 131,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s & o/s rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear brake pads wearing low

rear seats not fitted

Pass 6 May 2008 130,406 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 128,406 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 128,400 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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N788 NTC is a 1996 Isuzu Bighorn in Silver with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N788 NTC, 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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What year was N788 NTC registered?

N788 NTC is a 1996 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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