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M493 SGX

2001 Mitsubishi Estate

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

925,255 mi
Last recorded925,255 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Estate108,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 SGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEstate
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 925,255 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 287,014 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 277,052 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 263,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 263,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 249,204 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 233,552 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 220,259 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 210,400 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

wipers worn

Fail 30 Jun 2008 210,400 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

wipers worn

Pass 14 Jun 2007 199,293 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

strong advisory on front discs

Fail 13 Jun 2007 199,293 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 188,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Estate?

Based on 1,035 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
fog lamp not working 34
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M493 SGX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Estate in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 108,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M493 SGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Estate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M493 SGX registered?

M493 SGX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Estate, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is M493 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M493 SGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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