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R508 DBP

1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,870 mi
Last recorded82,870 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart74,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 DBP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 82,870 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 78,767 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 73,063 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 73,044 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 66,864 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 60,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 60,957 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R508 DBP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R508 DBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R508 DBP registered?

R508 DBP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R508 DBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 DBP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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