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J138 TNE

2003 Mitsubishi Strada

Red Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,162 mi
Last recorded111,162 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Strada120,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 TNE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 111,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f box section behind bumper corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2015 111,159 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section above spare wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount / chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings gearbox cross member mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section above spare wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings gearbox cross member mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f box section behind bumper corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,408 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 102,382 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 101,213 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 101,213 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 99,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,439 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 89,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 82,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 76,246 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 72,311 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 68,923 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clicking/ knocking noise heard when vehicle moving on full steering locks

Fail 22 Aug 2006 68,897 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clicking/ knocking noise heard parking vehicle on left hand steering lock

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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J138 TNE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Strada in Red with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 120,463 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J138 TNE, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Strada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J138 TNE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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