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L539 PRC

1993 Mitsubishi Strada

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,427 mi
Last recorded115,427 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Strada127,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL539 PRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,427 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 115,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 109,217 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

chassis is corroding

Fail 7 Oct 2014 109,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

chassis is corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2013 103,872 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 103,870 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 103,277 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 94,472 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 May 2011 92,388 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 89,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

abit smokey on idle

Pass 14 May 2009 86,636 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 86,636 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 83,132 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 77,638 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 71,721 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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L539 PRC is a 1993 Mitsubishi Strada in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 127,987 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 L539 PRC, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L539 PRC registered?

L539 PRC is a 1993 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L539 PRC safe to buy?

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