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P959 BFO

1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,625 mi
Last recorded150,625 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 BFO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 150,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 146,493 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded In wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack end ball joint has slight play in

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded In wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 146,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 137,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 133,227 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 132,100 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 126,811 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 122,874 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 122,495 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 117,171 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 110,906 miles

slight wear o/s/f steering rack end

stone chip screen top centre

Fail 8 Jun 2011 110,819 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear o/s/f steering rack end

stone chip screen top centre

Fail 6 Jun 2011 110,783 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slight bow at joint

oil leaks

parking brake lever travel is close to limit

slight damage to windscreen above mirror

slight wear o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,443 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 97,504 miles

N/S/F INNER PLASTIC ARCH IS DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

THE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHIES ARE WORN

Fail 11 Jun 2009 97,504 miles

N/S/F INNER PLASTIC ARCH IS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

THE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHIES ARE WORN

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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P959 BFO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P959 BFO, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Ralliart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P959 BFO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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