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N918 SMX

1996 Mitsubishi Rvr

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,989 mi
Last recorded104,989 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Rvr111,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN918 SMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 104,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rack boot not clipped all the way around.

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

Wiper blades starting to split but clearing screen.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 104,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rack boot not clipped all the way around.

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

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

Wiper blades starting to split but clearing screen.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,637 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 92,615 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 92,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 89,339 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 85,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 72,213 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 72,213 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 66,368 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 66,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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N918 SMX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Rvr in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N918 SMX, 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 N918 SMX registered?

N918 SMX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N918 SMX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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