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VX51 HTE

2001 Mitsubishi Ralliart

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,443 mi
Last recorded87,443 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Ralliart50,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 HTE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelRalliart
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 87,443 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 87,359 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 87,244 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 87,057 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 86,341 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2015 85,675 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 84,140 miles

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2013 81,990 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 78,957 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,533 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 74,488 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cat missing

Pass 23 Sep 2010 71,151 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGE,S

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING .

Fail 21 Sep 2010 71,151 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGE,S

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING .

Pass 15 Feb 2010 67,980 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 67,879 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 63,548 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 63,548 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 60,363 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 60,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 44,013 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 38,046 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VX51 HTE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Ralliart in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Ralliart models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 50,255 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 VX51 HTE, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Ralliart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX51 HTE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Ralliart, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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