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AM02 VAD

1998 Mitsubishi Montero

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,063 mi
Last recorded59,063 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 VAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMontero
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,063 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear inner wings corroding

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 59,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear inner wings corroding

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 58,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 58,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,565 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 55,335 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 50,280 miles

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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AM02 VAD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Montero in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM02 VAD, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Montero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM02 VAD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Montero, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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