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P55 EJK

1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,332 mi
Last recorded147,332 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart74,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 EJK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 147,332 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2026 93,096 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 146,803 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 89,096 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 142,407 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,747 miles

brake pipes greased

headlights dull

Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,982 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 138,000 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D; Bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2015 76,402 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,229 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 76,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 76,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,723 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 72,579 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 69,432 miles

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

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

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

both steering track rods slight play at steering rack end

Fail 3 Nov 2008 69,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both steering track rods slight play at steering rack end

Pass 16 Nov 2007 65,404 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 65,356 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 58,754 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,211 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Ralliart?

Based on 8,737 MOT tests across 848 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
1,957
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 357
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 220
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 215
Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
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P55 EJK is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 74,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Ralliart fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P55 EJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Ralliart typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Ralliart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P55 EJK is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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