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M981 YSC

2002 Mitsubishi Strada

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

71,303 mi
Last recorded71,303 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Strada133,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM981 YSC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 71,303 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 71,293 miles

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

CENTRE PROPSHAFT BEARING WORN.

FRONT PROPSHAFT REAR JOINT EXCESSIVLY WORN.

GEARBOX HAS OIL LEAK

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

SPARE WHEEL FLAT.

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING IDLER OUTER ARM BALL JOINT.

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED JUST OUTSIDE ZONE A

Fail 7 Jun 2006 71,293 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front wheel bearings have slight play// centre prop mounting split// o/s/f drag link has slight play

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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M981 YSC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Strada in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 133,110 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 Strada fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M981 YSC, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Strada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M981 YSC registered?

M981 YSC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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