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R105 BAY

1997 Mitsubishi Grandis

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,059 mi
Last recorded168,059 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Grandis121,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 BAY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 168,059 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 168,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 159,000 miles

underbody and fuel pipes corroding

Pass 8 May 2012 156,497 miles

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

footbrake os down on efficency o/s/r

front tyres cracking in sidewall slightly

petrol pipes to the tank corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 152,963 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 152,963 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 148,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cracking to nearside rear btyre , poss signs of slight tread seperation

cracking to offside rear tyre,poss signs of slight tread seperation

play in nearside front inner track rod joint

slightly damp around steering rack

Fail 11 May 2010 148,958 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cracking to nearside rear btyre , poss signs of slight tread seperation

cracking to offside rear tyre,poss signs of slight tread seperation

play in nearside front inner track rod joint

slightly damp around steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2009 143,447 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 139,220 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 130,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 124,274 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 115,568 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Grandis?

Based on 71,169 MOT tests across 4,473 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
7,509
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,423
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,652
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,512
position lamp(s) not working 1,074
Registration plate lamp not working 860
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R105 BAY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Grandis in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Grandis models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 121,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Grandis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,423 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R105 BAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Grandis typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Grandis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R105 BAY registered?

R105 BAY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R105 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 BAY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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