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R57 VWO

1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,963 mi
Last recorded72,963 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart74,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 VWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,963 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot not secure

Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,722 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 72,012 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,876 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,663 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,649 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,164 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,411 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 68,828 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 68,719 miles

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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all discs pitted and worn

slight play rack ends

Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,031 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 60,031 miles

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

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

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

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

cant inspect brake pipes covered with underseal

Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,371 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 51,371 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 41,432 miles

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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R57 VWO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R57 VWO, 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.

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What year was R57 VWO registered?

R57 VWO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R57 VWO shows 16 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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