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R242 KDS

1998 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,904 mi
Last recorded206,904 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Bighorn180,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 KDS
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 206,904 miles

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

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

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

oil leaks!

water inside o/s headlamp!

Fail 16 Dec 2025 206,901 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

oil leaks!

water inside o/s headlamp!

Pass 19 Dec 2024 203,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 196,385 miles

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

o/s headlamp condensation inside!

oil leaks!

Pass 23 Nov 2022 187,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 187,645 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

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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R242 KDS is a 1998 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 180,489 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 R242 KDS, 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 28 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R242 KDS registered?

R242 KDS is a 1998 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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