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P801 ODT

1997 Isuzu Big Horn

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,340 mi
Last recorded170,340 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Big Horn131,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 ODT
MakeIsuzu
ModelBig Horn
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 170,340 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 170,340 miles

Emissions unable to be completed FRONT EXHAUST BLOWN (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn REAR PROPSHAFT FRONT JOINT (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 165,144 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 165,144 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 152,715 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 103,611 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Overall underbody of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 103,611 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Overall underbody of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 90,706 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 90,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear coil springs corroded

surface rust to chassis

Pass 17 Dec 2018 90,188 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,301 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2017 87,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2016 82,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 82,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,015 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on fuel lines

Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,605 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,976 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,191 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,292 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 63,957 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,812 miles

advise, c.v.boots damp

advise, slight play in wheel bearin gs

Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,393 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 58,037 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,949 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 46,706 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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P801 ODT is a 1997 Isuzu Big Horn in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Big Horn models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 131,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P801 ODT, 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 29 years old, this Isuzu Big Horn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P801 ODT is a 1997 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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