1998 Mitsubishi 2.5L Diesel · R885 FRT
1998 Mitsubishi (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 248,633 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2013.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R885 FRT Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2012
- 248,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R885 FRT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mitsubishi Unknown (R885 FRT) between October 2006 and October 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
R885 FRT Mileage History
- 13/10/2006173,396 km
- 27/09/2007191,167 km+17,771 km
- 27/09/2007191,167 km
- 03/10/2008206,338 km+15,171 km
- 07/10/2008206,338 km
- 15/10/2009247,398 mi
- 29/10/2009247,398 mi
- 06/10/2010227,762 mi-19,636 mi
- 12/10/2011240,536 mi+12,774 mi
- 22/10/2012248,631 mi+8,095 mi
- 23/10/2012248,633 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 12,481 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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