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R158 WFV

1998 Mitsubishi Grandis

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,212 mi
Last recorded58,212 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis109,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 WFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,212 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 23 Jul 2011 58,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,245 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 52,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,850 miles

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

n/s rack end worn

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,206 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,817 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Grandis?

Based on 71,169 MOT tests across 4,473 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
7,509
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,423
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,652
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,512
position lamp(s) not working 1,074
Registration plate lamp not working 860
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R158 WFV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 109,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Grandis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,423 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R158 WFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Grandis typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Grandis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R158 WFV registered?

R158 WFV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R158 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 WFV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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