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J429 MRL

1992 Mitsubishi Strada

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,778 mi
Last recorded196,778 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Strada135,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 MRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 196,778 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 196,778 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 183,841 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 183,841 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 171,192 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 171,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 156,830 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 140,005 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 125,016 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 125,016 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 111,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 99,403 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2007 99,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 90,773 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 90,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 84,238 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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J429 MRL is a 1992 Mitsubishi Strada in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J429 MRL, 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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J429 MRL is a 1992 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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