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P596 YGN

1997 Mitsubishi Rvr

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,336 mi
Last recorded136,336 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr98,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 YGN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 136,336 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 114,242 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 111,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 107,142 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 102,462 miles

both sills damaged

centre exhaust has a slight leak of gases

long handbrake travel

plastic outer sill covers fitted

propshaft centre support mount/bearing excessively worn

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and join to centre section corroded

slight oil leaks

Pass 13 Mar 2009 98,391 miles

both front tyres are on 2mm and bold on the edges

coolent leak from water pump

engine oil leaks

footballs on both number plates and no post codes or bsau number

o/s/r tyre is cracked, perished and on 3mm

Fail 13 Mar 2009 98,391 miles

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

both front tyres are on 2mm and bold on the edges

coolent leak from water pump

engine oil leaks

footballs on both number plates and no post codes or bsau number

o/s/r tyre is cracked, perished and on 3mm

Pass 6 Mar 2008 92,818 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 92,817 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 87,439 miles

covers over both door sills,and front inner wings, not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2006 81,776 miles

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

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

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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P596 YGN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P596 YGN, 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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What year was P596 YGN registered?

P596 YGN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P596 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P596 YGN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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