1995 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto 3.1L Diesel · MDZ 2636

Most recent MOT (2023‑09‑01 – PASS) The test passed at 212,415 mi, but the examiner flagged extensive corrosion on brake pipes front‑to‑rear, chassis sections, and front bumper mountings, plus minor oil and power‑steering pump seepage. These items are noted as “corroded but not yet affecting structural rigidity,” yet they indicate a long‑term rust problem. Recurring mechanical pattern Every MOT since 2019 lists brake‑pipe corrosion, and from 2022 onward the corrosion spreads to the chassis, fuel pipe, and bumper mounts. 2022‑05‑11 showed a cascade of failures: exhaust leak, wheel‑bearing play, suspension dust‑cover loss, and multiple brake‑pipe leaks. The 2022‑09‑02 and 2023‑09‑01 tests still record the same brake‑pipe and chassis corrosion, plus tyre wear at the legal limit and a front‑power‑steering pump seep. The pattern is clearly a progressive rust issue affecting the braking and structural components. Trend assessment The condition is not improving. The 2022 failure highlighted severe leaks and bearing wear; the later passes merely note that the corrosion has not yet compromised safety, but the number of items flagged has not decreased. The trend is therefore worsening or at best stable at a high‑risk level. Mileage vs.