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P338 DFR

1997 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,011 mi
Last recorded175,011 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 DFR
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn LWB Diesel Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2012 175,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 175,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 173,439 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 170,511 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 170,494 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 164,638 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 160,442 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 160,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 154,142 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 154,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads half worn

rear exhaust joint blowing

some play both front wheel bearings

some play front antiroll bar mounting bushes

some play offside rear antiroll bar linkage

Pass 14 Jul 2006 147,717 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 147,587 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto?

Based on 3,138 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,532
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 173
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 101
constant velocity joint gaiter split 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 81
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P338 DFR is a 1997 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P338 DFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P338 DFR is a 1997 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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