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K896 MGW

2004 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto

Gold Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,963 mi
Last recorded165,963 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto160,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK896 MGW
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn LWB Diesel Auto
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 165,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Jan 2010 156,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Feb 2009 142,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished on inner wall

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jan 2009 142,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2007 134,383 miles

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front suspension lower ball joint rubbers split

Fail 6 Dec 2007 134,383 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front suspension lower ball joint rubbers split

Pass 8 Mar 2007 127,970 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 127,970 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 114,050 miles

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto?

Based on 3,138 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,532
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 173
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 101
constant velocity joint gaiter split 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 81
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K896 MGW is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto in Gold with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 160,061 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 LWB Diesel Auto fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K896 MGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K896 MGW is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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