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N142 FKW

1995 Mitsubishi Rvr

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

205,602 mi
Last recorded205,602 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Rvr116,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 FKW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2017 205,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ floor pan corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s rear tyre wrong size to all over tyres (4.1.A.1a)

Front exhaust system has slight blow near front

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has split in outer side wall but cant see cords

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock has slight misting near seal (2.7.3)

Offside Front floor has been heavily welded and under sealed

Offside Rear tyre very old and has small crack all over tread and side wallds

Rear rear of vehicle under body has surface rust all over

Pass 5 Feb 2016 200,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre prop bearing split

fuel filler neck corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2016 199,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre prop bearing split

fuel filler neck corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2015 187,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 185,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2013 185,727 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2012 180,840 miles

offside and nearside floor corroded but not considered excessive.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 180,834 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside and nearside floor corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 174,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 166,309 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 166,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 159,288 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 159,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 148,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate damaged

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2008 148,375 miles

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

front number plate damaged

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Nov 2007 139,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 1 Dec 2006 125,176 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 125,176 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

front anti-rool bar drop links worn †rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn †rear exhaust flange in poor condition †park brake only just met requirements

Pass 7 Dec 2005 112,435 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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N142 FKW is a 1995 Mitsubishi Rvr in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 N142 FKW, 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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N142 FKW is a 1995 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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