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N490 LAG

1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,391 mi
Last recorded123,391 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 LAG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart Fto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 123,391 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 121,362 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 121,338 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,375 miles

advise all brake discs

advise both front tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,036 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,506 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 41,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 62,901 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 11 Sep 2007 62,874 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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N490 LAG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N490 LAG, 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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What year was N490 LAG registered?

N490 LAG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is N490 LAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 LAG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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