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J668 OPV

2003 Mitsubishi Strada

Red Diesel 2471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,804 mi
Last recorded93,804 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Strada120,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ668 OPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,471cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2013 93,804 miles

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

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

nearside washers poor

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,876 miles

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

metal brake pipes to rear load valve rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2012 92,876 miles

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

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

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

metal brake pipes to rear load valve rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2011
Fail 7 Sep 2011 89,221 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear metal brake piipes getting rusty

slight play on o/s anti roll mounting

Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,345 miles

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

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,890 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 69,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 54,126 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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J668 OPV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Strada in Red with a 2,471cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J668 OPV, 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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J668 OPV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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