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N438 AAW

1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,005 mi
Last recorded104,005 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 AAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart Fto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 104,005 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 105,013 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 103,153 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,182 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 97,764 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 97,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 97,756 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)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust blowing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 97,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 95,231 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front brake disc inner face has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,474 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 92,474 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 84,923 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 76,280 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 76,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 70,979 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 70,659 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,845 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 56,179 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 49,384 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 49,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

advise front and rear brake pads 50% worn advise remove wheels and inspect properly

advise offside front tyre on 2.0mm offside and nearside rear tyres on 3.0mm legal limit 1.6mm

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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N438 AAW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N438 AAW, 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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N438 AAW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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