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S951 KDY

1998 Mitsubishi Rvr

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,828 mi
Last recorded128,828 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr97,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 KDY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRvr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 128,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2014 128,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2013 127,597 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 127,579 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 119,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 119,066 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 115,349 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 109,576 miles

FOG LAMP APPEARS TO BE OF A TEMPORARY TYPE BUT IS SECURE AND WORKING OK

Fail 16 Feb 2010 109,576 miles

FOG LAMP APPEARS TO BE OF A TEMPORARY TYPE BUT IS SECURE AND WORKING OK

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S951 KDY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,892 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 S951 KDY, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Rvr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S951 KDY registered?

S951 KDY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Rvr, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S951 KDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S951 KDY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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