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S896 KDY

1998 Mitsubishi Rvr

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,344 mi
Last recorded143,344 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr97,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 KDY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 143,344 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel filler pipe rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2012 136,049 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 136,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 135,733 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 127,606 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 118,182 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 118,148 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Rvr?

Based on 2,911 MOT tests across 442 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
442
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 148
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118
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S896 KDY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,892 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 Rvr fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S896 KDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Rvr typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S896 KDY registered?

S896 KDY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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