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N543 JRK

1996 Mitsubishi Rvr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

166,927 mi
Last recorded166,927 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Rvr111,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 JRK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 166,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bull bar damage no sharp edges

Fail 8 Jul 2014 166,923 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bull bar damage no sharp edges

Pass 23 Aug 2013 159,612 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 159,612 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 152,252 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 152,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 122,634 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 122,428 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 122,428 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

wipers smearing slightly,damage to o/s/front of car

Fail 20 Apr 2010 122,428 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

wipers smearing slightly,damage to o/s/front of car

Pass 17 Apr 2009 106,113 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 106,113 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 101,579 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 93,237 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 93,235 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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N543 JRK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Rvr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 111,504 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 N543 JRK, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N543 JRK registered?

N543 JRK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N543 JRK shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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