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R539 BVS

1998 Mitsubishi Grandis

Purple Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,226 mi
Last recorded106,226 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis109,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 BVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,226 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 106,226 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 96,594 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 96,298 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 96,296 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 93,869 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 88,939 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 88,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 82,786 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front heat sheild loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2006 78,806 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 78,152 miles

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

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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R539 BVS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis in Purple with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R539 BVS, 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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R539 BVS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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