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M956 VRA

1998 Mitsubishi Strada

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,633 mi
Last recorded135,633 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM956 VRA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 135,633 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

brake fluid low

low readings from nearside & offside rear service brake recommend early investigation

offside rear inner wheel arch holed by corrosion allowing items to drop through onto road

repaired area coated in under seal

slight seepage from steering box

Fail 3 Feb 2020 135,497 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

brake fluid low

low readings from nearside & offside rear service brake recommend early investigation

offside rear inner wheel arch holed by corrosion allowing items to drop through onto road

slight seepage from steering box

Fail 14 Jan 2020 135,427 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 123,524 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 112,335 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box slight leak (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 112,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play pitman drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box slight leak (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,946 miles

Nearside Front door mirror insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO BACK (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 101,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front door mirror insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO BACK (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 95,052 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 94,010 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 91,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear chassis rails corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 86,197 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front seat belts require assistance to return

chassiss showing corrosion/corroded

nearside rear tyre showing cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2010 86,097 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front seat belts require assistance to return

chassiss showing corrosion/corroded

nearside rear tyre showing cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2009 81,902 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 81,902 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 78,715 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 73,980 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 60,695 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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M956 VRA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Strada in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M956 VRA, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M956 VRA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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