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R423 SGF

1997 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

204,399 mi
Last recorded204,399 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Bighorn135,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 SGF
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 204,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 193,988 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 181,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside front outer cv boot perished

Offside rear tyre perished and worn to 3mm

Fail 18 Mar 2016 181,890 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside front outer cv boot perished

Offside rear tyre perished and worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Mar 2015 168,006 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 168,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all chassis corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 155,545 miles

Both Front Tyre Very Low Tread On Both Edges & Perished

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Both Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Front - Rear Metal Brake Pipes Slight Corrosion

Front Number Plate Cracked

Slight Play In Both Steering Arms

Some Small Chips In Windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2014 155,545 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both Front Tyre Very Low Tread On Both Edges & Perished

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Both Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Front - Rear Metal Brake Pipes Slight Corrosion

Front Number Plate Cracked

Slight Play In Both Steering Arms

Some Small Chips In Windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2013 144,868 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 144,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

rear pads appear low.

slight binding o/s/r brake.

front outer cv boots perished.

nail in o/s/f tyre.

both front tyres perished and tread low.

front and rear numberplates distorted.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 135,715 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front and rear pads appear low

exhaust corroded and blowing

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 128,031 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front and rear pads appear low

outer sills covered

rear number plate stained

Pass 18 Mar 2010 120,097 miles

front & rear suspension components corroded,front & rear brake ferulls corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2009 109,632 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 109,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front diff oil leak

front number plate damaged

outer sills covered

Pass 14 Mar 2008 103,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged and rear stained

front pads appear low

Pass 5 Apr 2007 97,888 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 97,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight leak from nearside outer c v boot

Pass 25 Mar 2006 90,683 miles

both front outer c.v boots perishing

exhaust heavily corroded

rear discs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight oil leaks

slight underbody corrosion

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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R423 SGF is a 1997 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 R423 SGF, 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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R423 SGF is a 1997 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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