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M449 ECV

2004 Mitsubishi Strada

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

202,219 mi
Last recorded202,219 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Strada99,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM449 ECV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 202,219 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 202,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 198,373 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 188,404 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front exhaust deteriorated

front inner bumper pannel heavily deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight perrishing

o/s/f tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 182,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 175,423 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 168,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 154,442 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 154,417 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 147,385 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

chassis is heavely rusty no RfR,s found

front suspension is close to having no clearance with its bump stops

Pass 26 May 2006 142,894 miles

front no plate cracked secure at time of test

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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M449 ECV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Strada in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 99,436 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 M449 ECV, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Strada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M449 ECV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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