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W297 XGO

1999 Mitsubishi Grandis

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,119 mi
Last recorded132,119 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Grandis75,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 XGO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2015 132,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 132,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Apr 2014 122,510 miles

Oil level low, affecting emissions.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 113,152 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 113,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

exhaust emitting smoke

Pass 3 Mar 2012 102,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,596 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 90,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 77,001 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 65,840 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,840 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 59,892 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 53,720 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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W297 XGO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Grandis in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W297 XGO, 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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What year was W297 XGO registered?

W297 XGO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for W297 XGO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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