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R796 GDX

1998 Mitsubishi Grandis

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,904 mi
Last recorded159,904 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis109,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 GDX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 159,904 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 159,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 148,967 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 136,702 miles

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

OSR Seat belt buckle cover missing

OSR brake reading low compared to NSR.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 136,702 miles

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

OSR Seat belt buckle cover missing

OSR brake reading low compared to NSR.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 119,500 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 119,472 miles

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

Seat belt stalk covers broken NS center outer & Nsr outer rear

Fail 27 Jun 2006 105,032 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 105,032 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Grandis?

Based on 71,169 MOT tests across 4,473 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
7,509
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,423
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,652
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,512
position lamp(s) not working 1,074
Registration plate lamp not working 860
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R796 GDX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 109,284 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 Grandis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,423 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R796 GDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Grandis typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Grandis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R796 GDX registered?

R796 GDX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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