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M255 VRB

2003 Mitsubishi 4X4

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,124 mi
Last recorded126,124 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi 4X4124,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 VRB
MakeMitsubishi
Model4X4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 126,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 126,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 120,459 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 120,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 115,561 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 115,561 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 114,973 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 114,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 109,565 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 103,736 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 105,515 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,815 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,001 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,006 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 84,277 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 84,104 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side front tyre wearing on edges close to limit.

Off side front tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 78,986 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 78,912 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M255 VRB is a 2003 Mitsubishi 4X4 in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M255 VRB, 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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M255 VRB is a 2003 Mitsubishi 4X4, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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