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J418 HMX

1992 Mitsubishi Strada

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,665 mi
Last recorded141,665 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Strada135,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ418 HMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 141,665 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 141,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 141,327 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear and need attention

general play in steering ball joints and bushes and needs attention soon

nearside front indicator lens dirty inside

nearside inner and outer track rod ends some play and on limits-need attention

nearside rear brake pipe corroded and on limits-needs attention

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front sidelamp dim

offside outer track rod end some play and on limits-needs attention

play in nearside steering idler bushes and on limit-needs attention

rear metal brake pipes corroded generally and need attention soon

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Nov 2007 127,657 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 26 Nov 2007 127,652 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Oct 2006 113,412 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 106,904 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 106,940 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear nimber plate slightly damaged

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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J418 HMX is a 1992 Mitsubishi Strada in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 135,268 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 J418 HMX, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J418 HMX registered?

J418 HMX is a 1992 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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