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MX57 XLY

2008 Mitsubishi I

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,347 mi
Last recorded87,347 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi I31,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 XLY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelI
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 87,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Heat sheld

Fail 11 Sep 2020 87,343 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All metal brake pips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system F/REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Heat sheld

Pass 2 Oct 2019 81,638 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 81,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (D bush) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,782 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 75,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 75,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,575 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & down pipe missing

Fail 19 Sep 2017 66,378 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak engine area ()

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & down pipe missing

Pass 1 Oct 2016 57,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

rear silencer outer skin coming off

Fail 1 Oct 2016 57,350 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

rear silencer outer skin coming off

Pass 26 Sep 2015 47,638 miles

exhaust silencer outer covers corroded & heat shields insecure

oil sump corroded/porus &leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,038 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Oct 2014 39,037 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn low

Front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,831 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,527 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 22,317 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking / Perishing

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 11,902 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges,both rear tyres perishing in tread!

rear wiper blade u/s and rear washers n/w?

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi I?

Based on 8,915 MOT tests across 621 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
3,147
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
621
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 134
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 77
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
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MX57 XLY is a 2008 Mitsubishi I in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi I models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 31,898 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 I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX57 XLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi I typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX57 XLY is a 2008 Mitsubishi I, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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