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M894 VRA

1994 Mitsubishi Estate

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,137 mi
Last recorded145,137 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Estate133,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM894 VRA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEstate
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 145,137 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 144,188 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 144,188 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 143,656 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 142,812 miles

both sides, front and rear brake discs scored

front and rear chassis to body mounts poor

gearbox leaking fluid

n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes corroding

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar link ball joints poor

oil leak

play in both front wheel bearings

rear stabilizer arm bushes deteriorated

rear tyres tread wearing low

Fail 7 Aug 2010 142,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both sides, front and rear brake discs scored

front and rear chassis to body mounts poor

gearbox leaking fluid

n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes corroding

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar link ball joints poor

oil leak

play in both front wheel bearings

rear stabilizer arm bushes deteriorated

rear tyres tread wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2009 140,306 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 131,246 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 131,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 117,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 117,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 106,097 miles

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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M894 VRA is a 1994 Mitsubishi Estate in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 133,887 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 Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M894 VRA, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M894 VRA is a 1994 Mitsubishi Estate, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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