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N591 BNU

1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

137,075 mi
Last recorded137,075 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto110,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN591 BNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart Fto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 137,075 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 131,627 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 131,621 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 131,604 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Emissions regulations only just met

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 131,496 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Emissions regulations only just met

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 128,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

speedo not working

Fail 22 Apr 2022 128,035 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 128,034 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Heatshield corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 127,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 126,613 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 125,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 123,054 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 123,053 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,510 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 120,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 116,662 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 116,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2014 115,907 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 115,890 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 113,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

nearside front wiper split but clearing screen effectively

Pass 6 Feb 2012 110,099 miles

engine slightly high on tick/over

remve surround from h/brake handle operates ok now

slight movement in both rear cross/tube memberand rear s/absorber bushes ok myet

slight movement in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 2 Feb 2011 105,885 miles

both front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

engine tick/over slightly fast recommend further inspection

slight movement in both front anti roll bar drop linkjs

unable to see rear inner brake disc condition and rear innewr pad thickness

Pass 3 Feb 2010 104,079 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links slight movement

engine tick/over slightly fast

n/s/f and os/f brake pipes have surface corrosion

remove crome cover on h/brake was intermittant sticking when operted

unable to see rear inner disc condition and inner brake pad thickness

Pass 15 Jan 2009 101,229 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links have slight movement

side sills fitted

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

unable to see rear inner discs condition rear brakes have slight brake judder and noisey when appling brakes and h/brake recommend rear brake disc and pad inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2009 101,224 miles

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

both front anti roll bar drop links have slight movement

front brake pads wearing low

side sills fitted

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

unable to see rear inner discs condition rear brakes have slight brake judder and noisey when appling brakes and h/brake recommend rear brake disc and pad inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2008 97,329 miles

side sills fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2007 92,364 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside rear antiroll bar drop link bushs cracking

power steering rack slightly damp with oil

Fail 10 Jan 2007 92,360 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside rear antiroll bar drop link rubbers cracking

power steering rack damp with oil

Pass 25 Jan 2006 88,978 miles

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

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

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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N591 BNU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 110,126 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 N591 BNU, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N591 BNU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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