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R527 MDE

1998 Mitsubishi Grandis

Silver Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,081 mi
Last recorded121,081 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis109,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 MDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 121,081 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 121,027 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 120,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 113,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 107,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 101,277 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 89,772 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 89,730 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R527 MDE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis in Silver with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R527 MDE, 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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What year was R527 MDE registered?

R527 MDE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R527 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 MDE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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