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H278 HKL

2001 Mitsubishi 4X4

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,126 mi
Last recorded140,126 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 HKL
MakeMitsubishi
Model4X4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 140,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 140,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 131,191 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 118,544 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 118,538 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 112,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 108,078 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 108,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 99,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 99,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 91,669 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 811,747 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 81,174 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover under engine

o/s headlamp cracked

o/s wiper blade torn

rear exhaust mounting perishing

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi 4X4?

Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,457
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 54
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 42
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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H278 HKL is a 2001 Mitsubishi 4X4 in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi 4X4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H278 HKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi 4X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi 4X4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H278 HKL is a 2001 Mitsubishi 4X4, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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