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P866 UCA

1996 Mitsubishi Rvr

Blue Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,923 mi
Last recorded140,923 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Rvr111,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 UCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 140,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear to both rear anti roll bar bushes

Slight wear to near side front anti roll bar bush

Pass 22 Oct 2014 132,426 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 132,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 123,537 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust pinholed

nearside and offside floor sections corroded and holed double skinned not in prescribed area

Fail 19 Oct 2013 123,483 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside and offside floor sections corroded and holed double skinned not in prescribed area

Pass 24 Oct 2012 116,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 116,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 114,664 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 114,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 110,923 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 106,951 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 101,650 miles

both rear wheel arches welded from inside of vehicle

nearside track rod end dust cover split

Fail 20 Aug 2008 101,650 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside track rod end dust cover split

Pass 24 Sep 2007 96,992 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Sep 2006 92,142 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 92,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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P866 UCA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Rvr in Blue with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 111,504 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 P866 UCA, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P866 UCA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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