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P223 FEP

2003 Mitsubishi Rvr

Maroon Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

130,351 mi
Last recorded130,351 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Rvr101,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 FEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 130,351 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle exhaust oily smoke when engine is cold

Fail 30 Nov 2017 130,056 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle exhaust oily smoke when engine is cold

Pass 14 Dec 2016 122,040 miles

Bolt on sill protector/side step bars fitted

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 121,724 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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear stop lamps affected by position lamps (1.2.1f)

Bolt on sill protector/side step bars fitted

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 110,284 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 109,921 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 103,954 miles

EMISSIONS TESTED toPRE 2002 CAT LIMITS i.e.020 + 050 (CO ) Imported vehicle matched with engine code 4G63 (1997)

V5 Registration Document # 9164 528 3292 seen 18/11/2014. Date of first Registration Stated as 01/07/1997 --Emission test CAT BET as previous note. ( 0.30 + 0.50 CO Limits .)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 103,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EMISSIONS TESTED toPRE 2002 CAT LIMITS i.e.020 + 050 (CO ) Imported vehicle matched with engine code 4G63 (1997)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR Wiperblade unservicable

Pass 27 Dec 2013 97,011 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 97,011 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 90,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 85,110 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Signs of offside front wheel rubbing the arch but is not at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,110 miles

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

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

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

Signs of offside front wheel rubbing the arch but is not at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2011 82,837 miles

Drivers wiper starting to split

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

Soft plastic cover on rear nearside shockabsorber has at some time been touching the tyre but is not at time of test

oil leak comming from oil cooler pipe

Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,351 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 78,200 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 71,710 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rubber boot torn on n/s track rod end joint.

slight play in n/s inner steering arm joint.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 71,710 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rubber boot torn on n/s track rod end joint.

slight play in n/s inner steering arm joint.

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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P223 FEP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Rvr in Maroon with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 101,800 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 Rvr fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P223 FEP, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P223 FEP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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