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M17 ECV

1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,864 mi
Last recorded11,864 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart74,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 ECV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 11,864 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 11,414 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 10,801 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 10,192 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 16,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Ralliart?

Based on 8,737 MOT tests across 848 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
1,957
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 357
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 220
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 215
Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
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M17 ECV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 74,186 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 Ralliart fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M17 ECV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Ralliart typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Ralliart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M17 ECV registered?

M17 ECV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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