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R304 PEL

1997 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,146 mi
Last recorded225,146 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Bighorn135,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 PEL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 225,146 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 225,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 220,788 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 213,892 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 213,840 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 204,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front gearbox prop uj worn

osr brake disc rusted

Fail 22 Oct 2012 204,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front gearbox prop uj worn

osr brake disc rusted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 192,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 183,668 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 168,079 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 152,423 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 137,770 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 137,456 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 122,253 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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R304 PEL is a 1997 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R304 PEL, 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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R304 PEL is a 1997 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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