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S448 VPV

1999 Mitsubishi Montero

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,685 mi
Last recorded146,685 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Montero116,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 VPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMontero
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 146,685 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 142,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake pads are on wear indicators.(Advise very early replacement.)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is splitting in inner wall.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Slight play in steering pitman arm ball joint.

Wiper blades could do a better job of clearing screen.(Advise early replacement.)

Pass 24 Mar 2005 103,079 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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S448 VPV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Montero models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 116,066 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 S448 VPV, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Montero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S448 VPV registered?

S448 VPV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S448 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S448 VPV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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