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R421 XWO

1998 Mitsubishi Grandis

Silver Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,667 mi
Last recorded136,667 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis109,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 XWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2014 136,667 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 136,667 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 125,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 125,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 95,686 miles

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)

slight play in offside front steering rack

Fail 18 Nov 2011 95,686 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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)

slight play in offside front steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2010 95,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 845,421 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 85,417 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 69,690 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 69,690 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 164,507 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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R421 XWO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis in Silver with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R421 XWO, 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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R421 XWO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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