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L183 CTY

1994 Mitsubishi Strada

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

169,537 mi
Last recorded169,537 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 CTY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 169,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bottom of both front wings slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 169,537 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bottom of both front wings slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 169,464 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 165,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis has signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2012 165,349 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

chassis has signs corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2006 160,421 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 160,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 155,140 miles

propshaft defective

Fail 16 Dec 2005 155,140 miles

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

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

propshaft defective

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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L183 CTY is a 1994 Mitsubishi Strada in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L183 CTY, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L183 CTY is a 1994 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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