Isuzu Bighorn
Registered from 2003 to 2006.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2005 3.1 diesel. 13 of 32 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 69% | 9 |
| Body and structure | 46% | 6 |
| Lights and electrics | 46% | 6 |
| Brakes | 15% | 2 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 15% | 2 |
| Tyres and wheels | 15% | 2 |
The defects inspectors cite
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A tyre seriously damaged
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 69% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Brakes — 15% of its failures
- Tyres and wheels — 15% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Lights and electrics — 46% of its failures
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Body and structure — 46% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Seat belts and airbags — 15% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired