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T491 HTX

1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,859 mi
Last recorded135,859 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart71,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 HTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 135,859 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 133,911 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 130,309 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 128,273 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 123,795 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 119,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 115,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 109,056 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 105,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 105,697 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,994 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,798 miles

Oil leak

alignment

o/s/n/s floors coroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 95,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

alignment

o/s and n/s floors coroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,362 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,608 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 85,608 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,696 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 79,696 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f top suspension mount is cracked and perished

Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,482 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 64,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 58,447 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 55,274 miles

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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T491 HTX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,658 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 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 T491 HTX, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Ralliart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T491 HTX registered?

T491 HTX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Ralliart, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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