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L261 FFX

1994 Isuzu Big Horn

Gold Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

188,478 mi
Last recorded188,478 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Big Horn133,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 FFX
MakeIsuzu
ModelBig Horn
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 188,478 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 188,478 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 183,163 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

near side sun visor not staying in the up position

Fail 9 Apr 2014 183,163 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside 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)

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

near side sun visor not staying in the up position

Pass 12 Apr 2013 175,977 miles

steering box has free play

Fail 5 Apr 2013 175,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

steering box has free play

Pass 2 Apr 2012 168,240 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 168,240 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 168,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

n/s/r parking brake records a lower effort than the o/s/r indicating a fault may be developing

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished and wearing low

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight play in steering arm ball joints

Pass 4 Apr 2011 159,474 miles

steering box has slight play in it

Pass 26 Mar 2010 149,926 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 149,863 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 140,218 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 140,218 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 125,585 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 114,450 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 114,441 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L261 FFX is a 1994 Isuzu Big Horn in Gold with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1994 Isuzu Big Horn models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 133,827 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 Big Horn fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L261 FFX, 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 32 years old, this Isuzu Big Horn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L261 FFX is a 1994 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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