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VAG 483R

1992 Isuzu Bighorn

Red Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

261,904 mi
Last recorded261,904 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 Isuzu Bighorn146,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAG 483R
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 261,904 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES HAVE CUTS AND SPLITS BUT NOT FAILURES AT THIS TIME

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2014 252,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres outer edges worn

front discs worn

Pass 16 Oct 2013 242,210 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 242,201 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 227,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front fog lamps loose

Fail 8 Oct 2012 226,933 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front fog lamps loose

Pass 18 Oct 2011 224,078 miles

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

Headlamp beam converters fitted

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear diff input seal leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2011 224,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Headlamp beam converters fitted

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear diff input seal leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2009 205,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate in poor condition.

Front spotlight insecure.

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

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

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 191,310 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 191,310 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 176,604 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 176,604 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 160,454 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 160,454 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 145,214 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VAG 483R is a 1992 Isuzu Bighorn in Red with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 146,256 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 VAG 483R, 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 34 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VAG 483R is a 1992 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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