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YIL 1699

1993 Mitsubishi Strada

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

165,145 mi
Last recorded165,145 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Strada127,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 1699
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 165,145 miles

Nearside Front wing in poor condition

corrosion in several areas

Fail 6 Oct 2020 164,719 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 163,509 miles

Offside Front tyre perished around sidewall

seep from steering box

Fail 30 May 2018 163,509 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed close to leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement pivot arm (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front tyre perished around sidewall

aux belts slack

seep from steering box

Pass 31 May 2017 161,519 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 161,516 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working switch getting hot (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached broken away from chassis (2.7.2b)

Pass 24 May 2016 158,323 miles

Nearside Rear chassis leg rusting

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight seep from steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2016 158,323 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear chassis leg rusting

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight seep from steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2015 152,965 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 152,912 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 147,749 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 147,749 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 142,497 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 May 2013 142,497 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 133,180 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 133,180 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2011 127,429 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 127,428 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 116,359 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 116,359 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside

Pass 11 May 2009 106,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

center prop rubber mount badly worn

off side rear indicator lens cracked

Fail 13 May 2008 103,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 103,367 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 99,995 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 99,995 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 95,601 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Strada?

Based on 1,202 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,590
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
fog lamp not working 79
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 69
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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YIL 1699 is a 1993 Mitsubishi Strada in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 127,987 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 Strada fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YIL 1699, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Strada typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YIL 1699 registered?

YIL 1699 is a 1993 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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