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R549 NPN

1998 Mitsubishi Rvr

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,635 mi
Last recorded138,635 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr97,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 NPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 138,635 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 134,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 131,271 miles

nsf brake binding

Fail 1 Mar 2012 131,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nsf brake binding

Pass 17 Feb 2011 125,145 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 125,145 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 119,754 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 119,674 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 115,307 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 111,285 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2006 105,838 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R549 NPN is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R549 NPN, 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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What year was R549 NPN registered?

R549 NPN is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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