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L605 HYN

1993 Mitsubishi Montero

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,070 mi
Last recorded155,070 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Montero142,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL605 HYN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMontero
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 155,070 miles

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 155,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 153,331 miles

exhaust in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f ball jhoint

Fail 25 Apr 2017 153,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f ball jhoint

Pass 27 Apr 2016 152,302 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Fail 25 Apr 2016 152,302 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 22 Apr 2015 148,621 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 148,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 143,944 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 143,944 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2013 138,975 miles

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

offside front tyre perishing

rear brake disc pitted and worn

Fail 2 May 2013 138,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre perishing

rear brake disc pitted and worn

Pass 28 May 2012 135,773 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 May 2012 135,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 May 2011 132,177 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 128,189 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 123,292 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 116,862 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 116,862 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 107,814 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 98,714 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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L605 HYN is a 1993 Mitsubishi Montero in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Montero models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 142,951 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 Montero fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L605 HYN, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Montero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L605 HYN is a 1993 Mitsubishi Montero, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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