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R104 PEL

1998 Mitsubishi Rvr

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,942 mi
Last recorded126,942 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr97,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 PEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2013 126,942 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 126,942 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 124,733 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 124,728 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 123,792 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 123,792 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 119,535 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 119,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

engine smokey

exhaust repair in several places blowing slightly

front wipers poor condition split on ends

fuel filler neck and breather pipes corroded

nearsiderear tyre getting low wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

play in offside inner end of steering rack

temp repair to rear exhaust hanger

Fail 1 Sep 2010 119,495 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2009 114,709 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 106,923 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 93,394 miles

nearside front tyre close to 1.6mil limit

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

Fail 24 Jul 2007 93,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 78,440 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 68,514 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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R104 PEL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,892 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 R104 PEL, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R104 PEL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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