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R996 DBP

1998 Mitsubishi Grandis

White Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,045 mi
Last recorded85,045 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis109,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 DBP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 85,045 miles

oval brake disc ?

Pass 6 Aug 2007 76,075 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 76,075 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 67,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2006 66,782 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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R996 DBP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis in White with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R996 DBP, 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 R996 DBP registered?

R996 DBP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R996 DBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 DBP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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