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R265 NDS

1998 Mitsubishi Unknown

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,365 mi
Last recorded169,365 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Unknown96,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 NDS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 169,365 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 169,008 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 168,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 168,761 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 165,265 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded,slight leak

slight play offside steering

Fail 26 Apr 2022 165,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded,slight leak

slight play offside steering

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Unknown?

Based on 2,333 MOT tests across 716 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
2,375
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
716
On UK Roads
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R265 NDS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Unknown in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 96,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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What year was R265 NDS registered?

R265 NDS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R265 NDS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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