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PJ05 PEN

2008 Mitsubishi I

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,519 mi
Last recorded70,519 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi I31,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 PEN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelI
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 70,519 miles

Front wiper blade is getting old .

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

dashboard not 100%

Fail 12 Sep 2022 70,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear outer arches heavily corroded ,

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside outer sill heavily corroded

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,029 miles

Both outer sill panels corroded

Both rear outer arches heavily corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 70,029 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tailpipe missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2021 69,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING UP

Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,320 miles

near side rear tyre perishing in tread area

off side and near side rear wheel arch areas rusting badly rusting

off side rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,041 miles

both track rod end boots deteriorating and weeping grease

near side front inner wheel rim dented

near side rear tyre quite badly perishing in tread area, and off side rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

off side and near side rear wheel arch areas rusting through

Fail 4 Jan 2019 65,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both track rod end boots deteriorating and weeping grease

near side front inner wheel rim dented

near side rear tyre quite badly perishing in tread area, and off side rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

off side and near side rear wheel arch areas rusting through

Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2018 62,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,828 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s inner cv gaiter has slight seepage of grease

wiperblade in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,263 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,946 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,582 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,938 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,565 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 33,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in very poor condition

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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PJ05 PEN is a 2008 Mitsubishi I in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PJ05 PEN, 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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PJ05 PEN is a 2008 Mitsubishi I, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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