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R738 TST

1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,278 mi
Last recorded197,278 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto107,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 TST
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart Fto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 197,278 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 196,898 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 196,890 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Ball joint has slight play Both front lower (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 193,372 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 193,317 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 182,045 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 182,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 167,969 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 167,684 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 163,463 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 163,462 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 154,462 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Discs Pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 148,902 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 143,403 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 142,820 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 142,820 miles

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
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R738 TST is a 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R738 TST, 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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R738 TST is a 1997 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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