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N817 MDE

1996 Isuzu Big Horn

Gold Diesel 3055cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,667 mi
Last recorded93,667 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Big Horn111,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 MDE
MakeIsuzu
ModelBig Horn
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,055cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,667 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,874 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 86,874 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,244 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 84,244 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 76,674 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 76,674 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 70,484 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,119 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 64,132 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 64,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2006 59,078 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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N817 MDE is a 1996 Isuzu Big Horn in Gold with a 3,055cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Isuzu Big Horn models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 111,628 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 N817 MDE, 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 30 years old, this Isuzu Big Horn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N817 MDE registered?

N817 MDE is a 1996 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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