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P688 DFP

1997 Isuzu Bighorn

Gold Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,639 mi
Last recorded129,639 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Bighorn135,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 DFP
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 129,639 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2021 125,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 125,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 119,359 miles

Rear brake pads are wearing low

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2020 119,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear brake pads are wearing low

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2019 115,649 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 115,600 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Third one in (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 115,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 111,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 111,161 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,063 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 83,863 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,731 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,072 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 66,889 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,965 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 65,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 64,785 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,802 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 63,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 62,359 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 60,998 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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P688 DFP is a 1997 Isuzu Bighorn in Gold with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 135,734 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 P688 DFP, 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 29 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P688 DFP is a 1997 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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