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M278 LAD

1995 Mitsubishi Rvr

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

251,944 mi
Last recorded251,944 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Rvr116,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 LAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 251,944 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside fro0nt wheel binding slightly.

Nearside rear suspension anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn and have play but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 243,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 8 Dec 2011 231,123 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 217,937 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 217,937 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 203,856 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 188,852 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 188,852 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 175,338 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 156,514 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 133,820 miles

nearside frt steering pivot point has slight play

offside frt wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 16 Dec 2005 133,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Rvr?

Based on 2,911 MOT tests across 442 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
442
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 148
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118
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M278 LAD is a 1995 Mitsubishi Rvr in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 116,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Rvr fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M278 LAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Rvr typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M278 LAD is a 1995 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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