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R738 GNB

2005 Isuzu Big Horn

Silver Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,874 mi
Last recorded166,874 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Big Horn127,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 GNB
MakeIsuzu
ModelBig Horn
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 166,874 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security most of the chassis is corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 160,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most parts of the chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 156,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 156,333 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 151,759 miles

four wheel light on

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

some brake pipes corroded in places

chassis corrosion in places

Fail 26 Jul 2019 151,758 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated o/s/r tyre perished (1.1.10 (f))

chassis heavily corroded all round

drive belts loose

four wheel light on

water leak from raidiator area

Pass 19 Mar 2018 148,070 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

chassis corrosion in places

light play in inner steering arms

rear disc faces showing signs of corrosion

rear springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2017 141,775 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion in places

Fail 27 Feb 2017 141,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion in places

Pass 21 Mar 2016 137,878 miles

centre exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

chassis corrosion and body corrosion underneath in places

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r brake back plate showing signs of corrosion

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2016 137,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

chassis corrosion and body corrosion underneath in places

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r brake back plate showing signs of corrosion

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2015 133,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

could not see brake pads through all wheels

Pass 14 Jan 2014 122,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

could not see front brake pads through wheel

Pass 18 Jan 2013 115,898 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 109,125 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 109,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

oil leak on filter

Pass 11 Dec 2010 102,424 miles

tyre walls perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

coolant bottle low

exhaust hanger snapped

sluggish to start

Pass 20 Dec 2009 95,609 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 95,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 91,960 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 88,624 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2007 88,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 84,124 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 77,018 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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R738 GNB is a 2005 Isuzu Big Horn in Silver with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Big Horn models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 127,678 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 R738 GNB, 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 21 years old, this Isuzu Big Horn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R738 GNB is a 2005 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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