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P85 STW

1997 Mitsubishi Rvr

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,441 mi
Last recorded201,441 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr98,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 STW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 201,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 201,441 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 190,902 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 174,284 miles

nearside rear and front tyres worn to 1.6mm

propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 153,356 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack around the tread

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 137,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 124,790 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 124,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake high

Pass 15 Jul 2008 122,080 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 122,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 115,375 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 113,439 miles

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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P85 STW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P85 STW, 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 P85 STW registered?

P85 STW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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