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P196 GJK

1997 Mitsubishi Rvr

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,433 mi
Last recorded128,433 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr98,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 GJK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 128,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge slight damage inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front tyres slight wear edges

unable to inspect full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 10 Mar 2026 128,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge slight damage inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front tyres slight wear edges

unable to inspect full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 12 Mar 2025 127,268 miles

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 125,429 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2023 122,980 miles

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2023 122,971 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 121,067 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 118,143 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 118,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 113,182 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 113,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 108,585 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2013 108,585 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,741 miles

discs slightly worn and pitted

front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2011 97,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 99,012 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 92,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 89,063 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 80,319 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 74,850 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 65,139 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Rvr?

Based on 2,911 MOT tests across 442 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
442
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 148
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118
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P196 GJK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 98,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Rvr fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P196 GJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Rvr typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P196 GJK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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