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L897 SEV

1993 Mitsubishi Rvr

Green Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,051 mi
Last recorded114,051 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Rvr115,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 SEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 114,051 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 95,114 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 95,114 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 82,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 18 Oct 2011 82,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,825 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,788 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 74,788 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 70,505 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 66,810 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 62,398 miles

all four tyres have cracked side walls

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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L897 SEV is a 1993 Mitsubishi Rvr in Green with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 115,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L897 SEV, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L897 SEV registered?

L897 SEV is a 1993 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L897 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L897 SEV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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