1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto 3.0L Diesel · M578 NRH

This 1994 Isuzu Bighorn failed its most recent MOT in December 2025 after passing in August 2024, revealing a sharp deterioration in condition over roughly 16 months and 11,700 miles. The December failure is serious and wide-ranging, covering structural corrosion, suspension wear, braking system corrosion, fluid leaks, and seat belt anchorage failure—defects that span safety-critical systems. The most alarming findings are the corroded brake pipes on both front sides, the fractured rear coil spring, and the significant structural corrosion within 30 centimetres of a body mounting point. These are not advisory issues; they are defects that prevent safe operation and would need professional remedial work before the vehicle could legally return to the road. The seat belt anchorages on all three rear positions are now showing reduced strength in the prescribed area, a progressive deterioration from the previous MOT where corrosion was noted but deemed not excessive. The suspension pattern is consistent and worsening. Anti-roll bar pins and bushes were noted as excessively worn in December, and anti-roll bar linkage ball joints have been flagged as problematic since at least July 2024. The front suspension ball joints have also progressed from slight play in mid-2023 to excessive wear by mid-2024, and a suspension component mounting area on the nearside rear is now significantly damaged. This points to cumulative wear or inadequate maintenance of the front and rear suspension geometry over the past two years. Fluid leaks are present and trending badly.