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N948 MPV

2005 Mitsubishi 4X4

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,750 mi
Last recorded162,750 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi 4X4136,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 MPV
MakeMitsubishi
Model4X4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 162,750 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all under car surface corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2021 162,729 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed /emmisions not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire front to rear fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise all brake pipes require cleaning up

advise underbody condition

Pass 1 Dec 2020 156,430 miles

advise both front w/bearings slight play

advise rear silencer corroded and holed

Pass 22 Aug 2019 149,707 miles

Central Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 145,358 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 137,179 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 137,094 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2015 137,086 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 137,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2014 137,070 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 137,067 miles
Pass 27 May 2012 137,065 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2011 135,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2011 135,988 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 132,522 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 132,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2008 129,958 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 128,098 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 124,313 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 124,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread below requirements

Nearside steering idler has slight play

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi 4X4?

Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,457
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 54
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 42
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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N948 MPV is a 2005 Mitsubishi 4X4 in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi 4X4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 136,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi 4X4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N948 MPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi 4X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi 4X4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N948 MPV is a 2005 Mitsubishi 4X4, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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