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R278 JHJ

1997 Mitsubishi Rvr

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,330 mi
Last recorded31,330 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Rvr98,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 JHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,330 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

OS front inner track arm joint has slight play

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Nov 2011 31,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,630 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2010 30,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,630 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 30,630 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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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.

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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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