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J256 MDL

1991 Mitsubishi Strada

Black Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

209,140 mi
Last recorded209,140 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Strada159,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 MDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 209,140 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 209,140 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 204,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipes to rear load sensing vavle slight corroded

near side front tyre worn down to 3.0MM

Fail 1 Oct 2013 204,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipes to rear load sensing valve slightly corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 3.0mm

offside rear parking brake low/slow.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 190,129 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 190,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 175,593 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 175,593 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 159,147 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 159,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 144,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension bump stops missing.

front roll bar links worn.

o/s/f roll bar d bush worn.

rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 131,406 miles

brakes pull slightly to offside.(rbt imbalance 17%)

exhaust centre and rear sections in poor condition.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 118,321 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joints worn.

Fail 20 Sep 2007 118,321 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joints worn.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 106,224 miles

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

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

o/s/f lower ball joint worn to limits

Fail 21 Sep 2006 106,224 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f lower ball joint worn to limits

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Strada?

Based on 1,202 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,590
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
fog lamp not working 79
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 69
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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J256 MDL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Strada in Black with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 159,147 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 Strada fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J256 MDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Strada typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J256 MDL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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