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P480 RBK

1997 Mitsubishi Estate

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,130 mi
Last recorded143,130 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 RBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEstate
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 143,130 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 143,130 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 138,864 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 138,864 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 126,628 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 126,620 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 111,971 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 108,386 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2009 108,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2008 105,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2008 105,839 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2007 98,531 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 87,901 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 79,070 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 79,070 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Estate?

Based on 1,035 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
fog lamp not working 34
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P480 RBK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Estate in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P480 RBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P480 RBK registered?

P480 RBK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Estate, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P480 RBK shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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