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N227 LEX

1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

253,089 mi
Last recorded253,089 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto102,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 LEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart Fto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 253,089 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 243,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 243,072 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 228,273 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 228,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 216,511 miles

corrosion to brake and fuel pipes but heavily coated in grease

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to underbody

Fail 6 Feb 2009 216,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to brake and fuel pipes but heavily coated in grease

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to underbody

Pass 8 Feb 2008 198,066 miles

small stone chip in front window screen

Pass 19 Jan 2007 184,333 miles

ADVISE,BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC'S SLIGHTLY CORODED.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2006 166,976 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 166,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE.BOTH REAR TYRE'S WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT. ADVISE.BOTH FRONT TYRE'S WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto?

Based on 14,702 MOT tests across 1,574 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
4,867
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,574
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,204
Steering rack gaiter split 1,025
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 958
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 942
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 940
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N227 LEX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 102,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N227 LEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N227 LEX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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