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RV52 XBC

2002 Mitsubishi Estate

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,913 mi
Last recorded131,913 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Estate110,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 XBC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEstate
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 131,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 131,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 131,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 124,398 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

sill covers

Fail 12 Jan 2018 124,398 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

sill covers

Pass 1 Feb 2017 112,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 112,525 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 105,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner sill corroded

rear air con pipes damp

unable to check full length of front to rear brake pipes due to fuel tank

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 25 Jan 2016 105,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner sill corroded

rear air con pipes damp

unable to check full length of front to rear brake pipes due to fuel tank

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 16 Jan 2015 98,457 miles

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

exhaust cat outter skin corroded

offside front tyre worn on both edges

unable to check full lenght of metel brake pipes due to fuel tank

Fail 14 Jan 2015 98,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust cat outter skin corroded

offside front tyre worn on both edges

unable to check full lenght of metel brake pipes due to fuel tank

Pass 17 Jan 2014 84,778 miles

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

exhaust centre section corroded and slight leak of gases

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,781 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 10 Jan 2013 71,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre section corroded

front wheels require tracking

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,058 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,464 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,874 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jul 2008 41,002 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,514 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 33,655 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,923 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Estate?

Based on 1,035 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
fog lamp not working 34
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RV52 XBC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Estate in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 110,372 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 Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV52 XBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Estate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RV52 XBC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Estate, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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