1996 Isuzu Bighorn 3.0L Diesel · P988 JNU
1996 Isuzu Bighorn (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 265,976 km. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU BIGHORN
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 265,976 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P988 JNU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/12/2022
- 265,976 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P988 JNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Isuzu Bighorn (P988 JNU) between November 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting und”; “Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting unde”; “Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting und”.
P988 JNU Odometer History
- 23/11/2021259,254 mi
- 14/12/2021259,257 km
- 19/12/2022265,976 km+6,719 km
Average of roughly 6,280 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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