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P481 AKG

2005 Mitsubishi Estate

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,076 mi
Last recorded183,076 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Estate117,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 AKG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEstate
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 183,076 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 160,198 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 143,570 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 138,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 18 Jul 2013 138,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perishing , fronts very bad with splits .

Pass 24 Jul 2012 135,257 miles

All four tyre treads starting to crack

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 130,138 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 2 Aug 2011 130,114 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Aug 2010 123,510 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 123,465 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 120,430 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 113,595 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 17,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 103,057 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Estate?

Based on 1,035 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
fog lamp not working 34
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P481 AKG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Estate in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 117,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P481 AKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Estate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P481 AKG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Estate, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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