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DIG 4503

1998 Mitsubishi Estate

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,554 mi
Last recorded116,554 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 4503
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEstate
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 116,554 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 99,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,221 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 91,220 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 91,212 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 83,984 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under side vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,481 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front disc slightly worn.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 74,333 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,796 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 66,796 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Estate?

Based on 1,035 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
fog lamp not working 34
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DIG 4503 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Estate in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DIG 4503, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DIG 4503 registered?

DIG 4503 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Estate, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for DIG 4503 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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