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R785 NEP

1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,618 mi
Last recorded88,618 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart74,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 NEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,618 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all underbody corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 87,961 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 85,127 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 79,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 78,790 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 75,110 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 75,054 miles

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)

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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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R785 NEP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R785 NEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R785 NEP registered?

R785 NEP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R785 NEP safe to buy?

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