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R297 YNN

1998 Mitsubishi Rvr

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,396 mi
Last recorded74,396 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr97,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 YNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

osr tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

slight play nsf stg rack drop arm

Pass 26 Oct 2013 74,368 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 74,364 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play nsf stg rack drop arm

Fail 12 Oct 2012 71,027 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,184 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,187 miles

n/s front tyre outer edge worn close to 1.6mmadequate tread depth in cetral three quarter of tread width

Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,795 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 52,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,560 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 48,847 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,202 miles

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

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

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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R297 YNN is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R297 YNN, 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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What year was R297 YNN registered?

R297 YNN is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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