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R839 FNG

1997 Isuzu Bighorn

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

219,621 mi
Last recorded219,621 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Bighorn135,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 FNG
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 219,621 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 219,621 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

BATTERY U/S

FRONT DRIVING LAMPS BROKEN AND NOT WORKING

SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING BOX

Pass 30 Jan 2016 207,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

child seat fitted

o/s front fog lamp damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2016 207,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

child seat fitted

o/s front fog lamp damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2015 193,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 193,957 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 179,860 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 179,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 169,065 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 161,756 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 161,756 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 153,605 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 153,605 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 145,304 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 134,944 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 134,748 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 122,339 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 108,272 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 95,372 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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R839 FNG is a 1997 Isuzu Bighorn in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R839 FNG, 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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R839 FNG is a 1997 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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