MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,330 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All tyres cracked and perished
OS front inner track arm joint has slight play
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
All tyres cracked and perished
Both front windscreen wipers slightly smearing the windscreen
OS front inner track arm joint has slight play
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
all 4 tyres cracking on outer edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
all 4 tyres cracking on outer edge
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Rvr?
Based on 2,911 MOT tests across 442 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R278 JHJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 98,702 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 R278 JHJ, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R278 JHJ registered?
R278 JHJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 11 July 1997.
Is R278 JHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R278 JHJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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