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R45 DVU

1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,739 mi
Last recorded91,739 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart74,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 DVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 91,739 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,719 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 805,582 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 74,298 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 74,074 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2011 69,997 miles

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)

inner face of front discs corroded

Fail 17 May 2011 69,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

inner face of front discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,908 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 68,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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 25 Mar 2009 64,385 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 64,373 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 60,757 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 60,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 56,970 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 56,872 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Nov 2005 50,546 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Ralliart?

Based on 8,737 MOT tests across 848 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
1,957
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 357
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 220
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 215
Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
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R45 DVU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 74,186 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 Ralliart fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R45 DVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Ralliart typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Ralliart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R45 DVU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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