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P134 UPW

1996 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,010 mi
Last recorded132,010 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Bighorn131,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 UPW
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 132,010 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth aftermarket anti-slip provision fitted (1.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured aftermarket battery lead routed beneath brake pedal (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 132,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens faded white (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth aftermarket anti-slip provision fitted (1.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured aftermarket battery lead routed beneath brake pedal (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 121,984 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,712 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 110,032 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 109,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 108,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 108,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 107,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,240 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,356 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 105,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 104,794 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 104,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,023 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 102,989 miles

o/s headlight has slight condensation

Pass 25 Oct 2011 101,222 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 98,913 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,505 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 75,112 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,394 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,431 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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P134 UPW is a 1996 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P134 UPW, 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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P134 UPW is a 1996 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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