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N271 MBX

1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,670 mi
Last recorded127,670 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto107,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 MBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart Fto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 127,670 miles

n/s/r suspension drop link corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 124,601 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 124,601 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 120,870 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

battery insecure

chassis rusting

floor rusting

front brake effort slightly out of balance

n/s/f brake slightly binding when spun by hand

rust o/s inner arch engine bay

suspension and subframes rusting

Pass 6 Aug 2011 117,413 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor rusting underside of car at rear

rear discs rusting

Fail 6 Aug 2011 117,413 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor rusting underside of car at rear

rear discs rusting

Pass 7 Aug 2010 113,572 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor and chassis rusting

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches rusting

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 15 Aug 2009 109,071 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

floor rusting

sump rusting

Pass 23 Aug 2008 106,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

sump rusting

Pass 4 Aug 2007 104,972 miles

some rust various places

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2007 104,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat shield loose

some rust various places

Pass 5 Aug 2006 103,483 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 100,866 miles

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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N271 MBX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 107,680 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 N271 MBX, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N271 MBX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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