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J270 HMY

1991 Mitsubishi Strada

Red Diesel 2478cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

323,403 mi
Last recorded323,403 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Strada159,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ270 HMY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,478cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 323,403 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both suspension arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

extensive corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside

slight exhaust blow from manifold/turbo

Pass 15 Jan 2016 318,064 miles

chassis corroded at rear

Fail 15 Jan 2016 318,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

chassis corroded at rear

Pass 24 Jan 2015 296,659 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded slightly

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 22 Jan 2015 296,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front metal brake pipes corroded slightly

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 27 Sep 2013 268,023 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to chassis, axles/suspension components and various areas of vehicle underside

corrosion to most metal brake pipes at rear

stonechip to nearside of windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2013 268,023 miles

corrosion to chassis, axles/suspension components and various areas of vehicle underside

corrosion to most metal brake pipes at rear

stonechip to nearside of windscreen

Pass 5 May 2012 232,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 May 2011 205,239 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside wiper slightly deterioated

Fail 6 May 2011 205,179 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside wiper slightly deterioated

Pass 29 Apr 2010 179,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 179,194 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 153,433 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 141,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Feb 2006 129,769 miles

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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J270 HMY is a 1991 Mitsubishi Strada in Red with a 2,478cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J270 HMY, 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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J270 HMY is a 1991 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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