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V43 MBY

1999 Mitsubishi Montero

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,578 mi
Last recorded161,578 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Montero116,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 MBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMontero
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 161,578 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 156,281 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 143,689 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 143,689 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 134,464 miles

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

all steering joints slight play

both rear tyres starting to perish

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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V43 MBY is a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V43 MBY, 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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What year was V43 MBY registered?

V43 MBY is a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V43 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V43 MBY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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