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J388 XBL

2003 Mitsubishi 4X4

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

281,637 mi
Last recorded281,637 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi 4X4124,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 XBL
MakeMitsubishi
Model4X4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 281,637 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 269,406 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 256,005 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 254,705 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 253,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 242,582 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Jan 2015 231,562 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 231,562 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 220,552 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 204,589 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 204,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 185,988 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 168,287 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 162,169 miles

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

engine oil leaks.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 162,169 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 156,472 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 156,472 miles

Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 153,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 153,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 148,608 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 53,948 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front wheel bearings has slight play

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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J388 XBL is a 2003 Mitsubishi 4X4 in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi 4X4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 124,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J388 XBL, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi 4X4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J388 XBL is a 2003 Mitsubishi 4X4, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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