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P216 UCL

1996 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

204,717 mi
Last recorded204,717 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Isuzu Bighorn131,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 UCL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2024 204,717 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inside chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both wheels (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy also slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

whole underneath corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 197,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake cables tight

Pass 8 Dec 2022 182,381 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded slightly

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 172,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 172,624 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 172,500 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Complete rear cross-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 61% (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 167,514 miles

front and rear cross members corroded

windscreen cracking but not yet in drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Nov 2014 161,088 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 161,088 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 May 2013 154,239 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 154,239 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 147,446 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 133,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2011 133,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2010 120,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 120,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 109,453 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 109,453 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2008 106,769 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 99,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 95,450 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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P216 UCL is a 1996 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P216 UCL, 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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P216 UCL is a 1996 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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