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M491 DBY

1998 Mitsubishi Rvr

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,913 mi
Last recorded57,913 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr97,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 DBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,530 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 57,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,299 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,654 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,245 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,150 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 51,784 miles

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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M491 DBY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,892 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 M491 DBY, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M491 DBY registered?

M491 DBY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is M491 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M491 DBY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M491 DBY have outstanding finance?

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