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R982 TKV

1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,618 mi
Last recorded162,618 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart74,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 TKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2025 162,618 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 159,045 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 153,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 153,701 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 151,935 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 149,469 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 147,659 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 144,054 miles

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

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

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

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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R982 TKV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R982 TKV, 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 R982 TKV registered?

R982 TKV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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