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VT57 DSZ

2007 Mitsubishi Montero

Yellow Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,155 mi
Last recorded177,155 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT57 DSZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMontero
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 177,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 163,688 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 163,669 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 148,978 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 137,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 128,553 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 128,553 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 121,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Oct 2018 106,680 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,354 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2016 88,483 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bracket broken off exhaust cat

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,307 miles

all four tyres perishing

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Montero?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
5,794
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 14
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VT57 DSZ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Montero in Yellow with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Montero fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VT57 DSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Montero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Montero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VT57 DSZ registered?

VT57 DSZ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Montero, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is VT57 DSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT57 DSZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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