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M596 XJE

1994 Mitsubishi Rvr

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

244,965 mi
Last recorded244,965 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Rvr122,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM596 XJE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 244,965 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearsde front tyre worn on outer edge and close to LEGAL limit

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to LEGAL limit

Offside inner and outer sill damaged

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 May 2014 244,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearsde front tyre worn on outer edge and close to LEGAL limit

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to LEGAL limit

Offside inner and outer sill damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 May 2013 241,485 miles

Complete exhaust system is corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front inner sill corroded not in prscribed area

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Propshaft centre bearing rubber deteriated

Fail 21 May 2013 241,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Complete exhaust system is corroded

Nearside front inner sill corroded not in prscribed area

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Propshaft centre bearing rubber deteriated

Pass 22 May 2012 237,033 miles

Front brake pipes coated in grease.

Fuel filler neck corroded.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the plys or cords not in excess of 25mm or 10% of the section width.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2012 237,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake pipes coated in grease.

Fuel filler neck corroded.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the plys or cords not in excess of 25mm or 10% of the section width.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2011 232,649 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 232,565 miles

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 223,906 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 223,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 216,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 190,701 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 190,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 168,623 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 168,549 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 155,852 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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M596 XJE is a 1994 Mitsubishi Rvr in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 122,612 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 Rvr fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M596 XJE, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M596 XJE is a 1994 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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