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S471 CPC

1999 Mitsubishi Montero

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

208,608 mi
Last recorded208,608 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Montero116,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 CPC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMontero
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 208,608 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 199,239 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 192,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 192,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 188,669 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S head;amp has condensation, light output slightly redcued

Oil leak

front brake pads difficult to see, but appear low

gearbox oi leak

rear number plate dirty

Fail 18 Mar 2013 188,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S head;amp has condensation, light output slightly redcued

Oil leak

front brake pads difficult to see, but appear low

gearbox oi leak

rear number plate dirty

Pass 28 Mar 2012 179,842 miles

1 of 3 centre brake lights are not working

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 199,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1 of 3 centre brake lights are not working

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 164,997 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 164,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 153,343 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 142,184 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 142,184 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 133,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 111,094 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 86,168 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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S471 CPC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S471 CPC, 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.

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S471 CPC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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