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N548 OAE

1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

145,331 mi
Last recorded145,331 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN548 OAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart Fto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 145,331 miles

different size tyres fitted on separate axles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 29 Jun 2016 145,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on all time (1.3.2f)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

different size tyres fitted on separate axles

Pass 9 May 2015 140,311 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 133,857 miles

Coolant leak

front brake discs slightly rusty

fuel pipes rusty

n/s rear exhaust mounts perished and split

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 133,853 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Coolant leak

front brake discs slightly rusty

fuel pipes rusty

n/s rear exhaust mounts perished and split

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2014 133,764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

1x rear exhaust rubber getting weak

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

both headlight lenses deteriorating, output slightly reduced

Pass 5 Feb 2013 126,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 126,112 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 126,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both headlight outputs slightly reduced

Pass 30 Aug 2011 119,447 miles

Both front inner C.V boots split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 119,447 miles

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

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

Both front inner C.V boots split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 116,294 miles

os front inner rack nuckle very slight play

Fail 25 Aug 2010 116,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

os front inner rack nuckle very slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2009 112,875 miles

N/S & O/S front light lens perishing images o.k. at time of test

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2009 112,459 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

N/S & O/S front light lens perishing images o.k. at time of test

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 107,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 107,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 101,438 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 101,437 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 95,893 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 95,893 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N548 OAE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N548 OAE, 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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N548 OAE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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