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S497 HGP

1999 Mitsubishi Grandis

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,066 mi
Last recorded68,066 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Grandis75,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 HGP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,066 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 68,063 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2010 65,332 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 65,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,268 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 65,260 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 53,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 53,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,613 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 43,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 34,556 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 14,759 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Grandis?

Based on 71,169 MOT tests across 4,473 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
7,509
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,423
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,652
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,512
position lamp(s) not working 1,074
Registration plate lamp not working 860
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S497 HGP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Grandis in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Grandis models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 75,109 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 Grandis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,423 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S497 HGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Grandis typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Grandis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S497 HGP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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