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P879 JBC

2001 Mitsubishi Rvr

Blue Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

201,028 mi
Last recorded201,028 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Rvr129,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 JBC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2008 201,028 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE NO BRAKE TEST CARRIED OUT DUE TO BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 24 Sep 2007 199,184 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 194,142 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 194,080 miles

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

advise brake pipe to o/s/r flexible hose corroded/ advise replacement

advise front reg plate in poor condition

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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P879 JBC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Rvr in Blue with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 129,367 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 P879 JBC, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P879 JBC registered?

P879 JBC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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