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R172 LHK

1998 Mitsubishi Grandis

White Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,281 mi
Last recorded79,281 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis109,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 LHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 79,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner cv boot poor but still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner cv boot poor but still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front wiper poor

general underbody corrosion

slight pas oil leak from rack

Fail 17 Jul 2018 79,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner cv boot poor but still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner cv boot poor but still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front wiper poor

general underbody corrosion

slight pas oil leak from rack

Fail 26 Jun 2018 79,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot poor condition

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner cv boot poor condition

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2017 74,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 74,372 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 69,134 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 69,110 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 65,717 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 60,618 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 60,618 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 50,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 50,566 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,567 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 34,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,271 miles

nearside mirror glass missing.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,321 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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R172 LHK is a 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis in White with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R172 LHK, 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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R172 LHK is a 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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