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Isuzu Bighorn

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 3,050 cc

R608 JARMOT history

R608 JAR is a blue diesel Isuzu Bighorn first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 197,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
197,286 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R608 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Isuzu
Model
Bighorn
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,050 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R608 JAR was last recorded at 197,286 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 6,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,171 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,115 miles
Average per year
6,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,286 miles
  • 2025 – 191,171 miles
  • 2024 – 184,222 miles
  • 2023 – 177,612 miles
  • 2022 – 170,139 miles
  • 2021 – 162,714 miles
  • 2019 – 158,272 miles
  • 2018 – 150,194 miles
  • 2017 – 142,448 miles
  • 2016 – 134,572 miles
  • 2015 – 126,431 miles
  • 2014 – 118,366 miles
  • 2013 – 114,597 miles
  • 2012 – 109,611 miles
  • 2011 – 103,414 miles
  • 2010 – 98,793 miles
  • 2009 – 87,951 miles
  • 2008 – 80,929 miles
  • 2007 – 70,980 miles
  • 2006 – 65,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,286 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front lower ball joint covers deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,286 miles (+6,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    197,286 miles
    Test number
    557971085490
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,171 miles (+6,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    191,171 miles
    Test number
    583354277024
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass184,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    184,222 miles
    Test number
    353725790779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail184,222 miles (+6,610)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,222 miles
    Test number
    407914997239
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass177,612 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    177,612 miles
    Test number
    274197327406
    • AdvisoryIntermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable front (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  6. Fail177,610 miles (+7,471)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,610 miles
    Test number
    899671661124
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear brocken (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable front (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  7. Pass170,139 miles (+7,425)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    170,139 miles
    Test number
    861021571841
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass162,714 miles (+4,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    162,714 miles
    Test number
    488535143526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass158,272 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,272 miles
    Test number
    539311295040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail158,271 miles (+8,077)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,271 miles
    Test number
    365210711273
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass150,194 miles (+7,746)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    150,194 miles
    Test number
    469779163064
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres beginning to crack & perish.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTransmission check warning light on.

  12. Pass142,448 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    142,448 miles
    Test number
    322990505663
    • AdvisoryFront lower ball joint covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNsr shock bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusting

  13. Fail142,447 miles (+7,875)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,447 miles
    Test number
    604676612145
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront lower ball joint covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNsr shock bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusting

  14. Pass134,572 miles (+8,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    134,572 miles
    Test number
    808881431735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass126,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    126,431 miles
    Test number
    663777540166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Fail126,431 miles (+8,065)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,431 miles
    Test number
    663477641956
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass118,366 miles (+3,769)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    118,366 miles
    Test number
    895878134252
    • NoteFront cv boots seeping grease and front lower arm balljoint dust covers deteriorating

  18. Pass114,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    114,597 miles
    Test number
    105582543210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail114,597 miles (+4,986)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,597 miles
    Test number
    269590743201
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNsf cv boot seeping grease

  20. Pass109,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,611 miles
    Test number
    525231442251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    548137732202
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  22. Pass103,414 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,414 miles
    Test number
    528074131247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass98,793 miles (+10,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    98,793 miles
    Test number
    904850010221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass87,951 miles (+7,022)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,951 miles
    Test number
    433182439274
    • NoteO/s/r antiroll bar link unit slight wear
    • NoteO/s/r service brake lazy
    • NoteParking brake stiff to release

  25. Pass80,929 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,929 miles
    Test number
    321963438492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSteering slight wear

  26. Fail80,929 miles (+9,949)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,929 miles
    Test number
    123153738227
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSteering slight wear

  27. Pass70,980 miles (+5,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,980 miles
    Test number
    292783017245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass65,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    65,625 miles
    Test number
    971844336249
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about R608 JAR

Does R608 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R608 JAR is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R608 JAR?
The MOT on R608 JAR is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R608 JAR done?
R608 JAR was recorded at 197,286 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,747 miles a year.
Has R608 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R608 JAR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on R608 JAR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R608 JAR find?
R608 JAR passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; front wheel bearing has slight play both.

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