Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 1995 Isuzu Bighorn vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

24% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 1995 Isuzu Bighorn reliable?

Based on MOT data from 224 vehicles, the 1995 Isuzu Bighorn has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1995 Isuzu Bighorn?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1995 Isuzu Bighorn are: Oil leak (78.1% of vehicles), Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (63.4% of vehicles), Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (62.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Isuzu Bighorn (1995)

224 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.5% first-time pass rate

1995 Isuzu Bighorn

CarHunch analysed 224 real MOT records for the 1995 Isuzu Bighorn. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1995 Isuzu Bighorn falls short of the UK average with a 74.5% first-time pass rate, and nearly a quarter of these vehicles (23.7%) have suffered dangerous defects—a significant concern for any prospective buyer. The diesel-only cohort achieves 74.7% on test, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.

These Bighorns average 142,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but they're arriving at MOT with serious problems: 3.87 failures per vehicle and a striking 22.2 advisories per test suggest extensive wear and neglected maintenance. Before purchase, demand a full pre-buy inspection focusing on structural integrity and safety systems, as this generation shows a troubling pattern of accumulated defects.

We have limited data for the 1995 Isuzu Bighorn — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

74.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

23.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.87

Over 13.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

144k

Middle half: 111k–171k

For context

These stats describe 224 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 224 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 78.1%

Oil leak · Oil leak, but not excessive

Suspension & steering 63.4%

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play · Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play · Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre wear 47.5%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 35.5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Brake pipe slightly corroded · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 34.9%

Offside Rear fog lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995.

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Before you buy a 1995 Isuzu Bighorn

Based on MOT data from 224 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 23.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	222	74.7%	3.85

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,054 Isuzu Bighorn vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 40.9%

431

Blue 18.5%

195

Black 13.3%

140

Gold 7.4%

Grey 6.9%

White 5.2%

Silver 3.8%

Red 2.7%

Maroon 0.9%

Purple 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Isuzu Bighorn vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

143,574

typical

110,773

low mileage

171,213

high mileage

Half of all 1995 Isuzu Bighorn vehicles fall between 110,773 and 171,213 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 110,773 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 110,773–171,213 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1995 Isuzu Bighorns sit.

⚠ Over 231,137 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1995 Isuzu Bighorn — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 14% of 1995 Isuzu Bighorns are still active.

Numbers are declining — 19 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (14% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.87

Avg failures per vehicle

22.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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