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PY52 NYU

2002 Mitsubishi Estate

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2021
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

157,641 mi
Last recorded157,641 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Estate110,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 NYU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEstate
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 157,641 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Holed at suspension arm mounting (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 154,406 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drop arm ball joint slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2020 154,406 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2019 143,552 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 143,519 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 135,187 miles

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

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

Tow-bar ball hitch and electrical socket removed at customers request

Fail 24 Apr 2018 135,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 127,065 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 127,065 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 119,728 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 119,728 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,238 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 112,233 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 112,233 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,379 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 99,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 92,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,187 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 82,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,621 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,205 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,706 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,385 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,205 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 18,936 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Estate?

Based on 1,035 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
fog lamp not working 34
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PY52 NYU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Estate in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 110,372 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 Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY52 NYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Estate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PY52 NYU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Estate, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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