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EA51 AEK

2001 Mitsubishi Grandis

Silver Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,348 mi
Last recorded165,348 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 AEK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 165,348 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 165,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 160,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight free play movement.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 152,975 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 152,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 145,398 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel has slight free play.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 135,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 127,327 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 118,933 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 110,663 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2010 102,820 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 102,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,312 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 82,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 72,649 miles

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

off side indicator lens cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2007 72,235 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Off side front indicator lens cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2006 60,299 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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EA51 AEK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Grandis in Silver with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA51 AEK, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Grandis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA51 AEK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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