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K397 RDL

1993 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,314 mi
Last recorded199,314 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Isuzu Bighorn148,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK397 RDL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 199,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 191,327 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 191,081 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 180,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 172,797 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 172,790 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 163,151 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 163,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 144,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 130,984 miles

gaiter split on nearside front lower swivel joint

Fail 23 Feb 2006 130,984 miles

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

gaiter split on nearside front lower swivel joint

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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K397 RDL is a 1993 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1993 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 148,164 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 K397 RDL, 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 33 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K397 RDL registered?

K397 RDL is a 1993 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K397 RDL safe to buy?

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