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R678 RVJ

1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,236 mi
Last recorded145,236 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto107,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 RVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart Fto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 145,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2014 145,082 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 slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 136,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 129,536 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlight light output reduced

wiper marks on screen

Fail 20 Jul 2012 129,528 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlight light output reduced

wiper marks on screen

Pass 24 May 2011 126,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside wiper blade smearing

Please gain weight cert for next year

Rear service brake performance low

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Fail 18 May 2011 126,465 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside wiper blade smearing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Please gain weight cert for next year

Rear service brake performance low

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 4 Jun 2010 123,196 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 118,808 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no close match in data base for emissions(imported car)

non genuine sport exhaust fitted

steering rack damp

Fail 4 Jun 2009 118,808 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no close match in data base for emissions(imported car)

non genuine sport exhaust fitted

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Jun 2008 115,966 miles

non genuine sports exhaust fitted

nsr tyre has a puncture

osf tyre has side wall damage

osr tyre has side wall damage

Fail 30 May 2008 115,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

non genuine sports exhaust fitted

nsr tyre has a puncture

osf tyre has side wall damage

osr tyre has side wall damage

Pass 31 May 2007 112,545 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2006 108,586 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 108,586 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto?

Based on 14,702 MOT tests across 1,574 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
4,867
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,574
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,204
Steering rack gaiter split 1,025
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 958
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 942
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 940
Full Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto reliability report

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R678 RVJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 107,680 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 Fto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R678 RVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R678 RVJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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