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P224 FEJ

1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,014 mi
Last recorded55,014 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto107,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 FEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart Fto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,014 miles

Offside Rear service brake has only just met the requirements

Rear nearside rear service brake has only just met the requirements will require adjustment or repair

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,820 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

small chips in windscreen

suspension components & front Exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

sauspension components rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2013 42,085 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

sauspension components rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,872 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

chips in windscreen

front Exhaust corroded

steering & Suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 34,871 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)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips in windscreen

front Exhaust corroded

steering & Suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,236 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 19,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 19,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,514 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,028 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P224 FEJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 107,680 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 P224 FEJ, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P224 FEJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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