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PL04 VVP

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,392 mi
Last recorded155,392 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander70,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 VVP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 155,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamps deteriorated

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 155,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamps deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 146,789 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 138,557 miles

front headlamps deteriourating

offside rear diff oil seal damp, signs of leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2015 129,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

throttle cable fraying under bonnet

Fail 24 Aug 2015 129,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

throttle cable fraying under bonnet

Pass 25 Jun 2014 118,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine managment lamp illumiated

near side rear trailing arm bush worn

nsf outer arb link perished

off side rear trailing arm bush worn

oil leak from engine

osf outer arb drop link persihed

Pass 1 Jul 2013 107,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine warning lamp illuminated

front headlamp lenses cracked

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Jun 2013 107,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine warning lamp illuminated

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose /rattling exhaust flexi outer fibres seperating

front headlamp lenses cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,846 miles

EML lamp on

both headlamps cracked

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket detached

n/s/r brake disc badly corroded

n/s/r tyre showing wear on edges

play evident in both rear lower suspension arm outer bush/joints

sump corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 97,845 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

EML lamp on

both front brakes binding slightly

both headlamps cracked

cracks evident on o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket detached

inner face of both front brake discs badly corroded

n/s/f tyre showing wear on edges

n/s/r brake disc badly corroded

play evident in both rear lower suspension arm outer bush/joints

sump corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,822 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 85,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,702 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 74,702 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,754 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 63,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2008 54,155 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 39,143 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 38,913 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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PL04 VVP is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 70,464 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL04 VVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL04 VVP is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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