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P639 RBK

1996 Mitsubishi Estate

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

402,256 mi
Last recorded402,256 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Estate131,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 RBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEstate
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 402,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

non excessive prescribed corrosion to outer sill panels

Pass 29 May 2018 389,835 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2018 389,835 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 383,166 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cover sills shields

rusty underside

Fail 12 Jun 2017 383,162 miles

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

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cover sills shields

rusty underside

Pass 27 May 2016 369,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 345,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 325,814 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 297,812 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 257,391 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 236,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 208,841 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 172,482 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 149,735 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 130,174 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 130,173 miles

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

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 116,339 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Estate?

Based on 1,035 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
fog lamp not working 34
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P639 RBK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Estate in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 131,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P639 RBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P639 RBK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Estate, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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