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R539 HDL

1998 Mitsubishi Rvr

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,370 mi
Last recorded121,370 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr97,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 HDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 121,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 May 2017 118,493 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 114,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,044 miles

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

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

parts of underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,672 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,963 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,380 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 77,379 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,295 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 68,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low

front tyres close to legal limit

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar D bush

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar D bush

Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

oil added for emissions test

Pass 27 Sep 2007 55,740 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 55,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

oil added for emissions test

Pass 13 Sep 2006 50,164 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 44,223 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 44,223 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Rvr?

Based on 2,911 MOT tests across 442 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
442
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 148
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118
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R539 HDL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Rvr fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R539 HDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Rvr typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R539 HDL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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