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R138 BKR

1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,617 mi
Last recorded83,617 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart74,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 BKR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 83,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,163 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 81,098 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 80,404 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,403 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 80,053 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 78,808 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 78,804 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,401 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,063 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 152,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fog light is getting dim

Pass 3 Apr 2016 149,342 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 142,916 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 92,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Mar 2013 85,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 85,110 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,000 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust bad fit rubbing underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre slight damage to outer wall

n/s/r diff bush heavly worn

n/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 20 Feb 2012 80,946 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,191 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 70,429 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2010 70,429 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,699 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Ralliart?

Based on 8,737 MOT tests across 848 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
1,957
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 357
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 220
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 215
Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
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R138 BKR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 74,186 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 Ralliart fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R138 BKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Ralliart typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Ralliart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R138 BKR registered?

R138 BKR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Ralliart, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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