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HW08 EYX

2008 Mitsubishi Grandis

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,459 mi
Last recorded132,459 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis85,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 EYX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 132,459 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear 3rd row seatbelt taped up

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2022 128,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 119,828 miles

Coolant leak Also level low ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear seatbelt taped up, possible damage underneath

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Load space seats ()

Underside/wheel arches generally covered in dirt

Fail 14 Jan 2021 119,826 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak Also level low ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear seatbelt taped up, possible damage underneath

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Load space seats ()

Underside/wheel arches generally covered in dirt

Pass 24 Jun 2019 104,174 miles

rear row of seats removed at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2019 104,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened rear row (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jun 2019 103,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged center sets (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Added 2l of engine oil 5/w30 long life

Rear seats removed at time of test belts not checked

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 91,016 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre row (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,733 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,717 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,457 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 45,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,759 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 20,770 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 14,607 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Grandis?

Based on 71,169 MOT tests across 4,473 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
7,509
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,423
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,652
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,512
position lamp(s) not working 1,074
Registration plate lamp not working 860
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HW08 EYX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 85,444 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Grandis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,423 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW08 EYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Grandis typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Grandis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW08 EYX registered?

HW08 EYX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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