1996 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto 3.0L Diesel · P269 JRB

This 1996 Isuzu Bighorn has not had a valid MOT since November 2021. Its low recorded mileage of 164,017 miles for a vehicle nearly 30 years old averages just over 5,000 miles per year, but the history is sparse and old, making its recent use hard to judge definitively. The mileage could indicate light overall use, but long periods off the road are also possible, which presents its own risks like seized brakes, dried-out rubber components, and perished seals. The most recent MOT outcome in November 2021 is concerning. The vehicle first failed, then passed after a re-test, but both records document the same serious issues: corrosion to the front vehicle structure on both sides and a corroded offside rear seatbelt anchorage. While the tester noted the corrosion was not yet excessive and the structural rigidity was not significantly reduced, these are major structural flaws for a vehicle of this age and type. The pattern shows a clear worsening trend in its condition. A clean pass in 2020 was followed a year later by the discovery of structural corrosion on both front wings and a safety-critical seatbelt mounting. This indicates that corrosion has become a significant and progressive issue. The earlier 2018 pass only noted worn tyres, so the deterioration in structural condition over the subsequent three years is notable.