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J542 PPR

1992 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,082 mi
Last recorded110,082 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer88,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ542 PPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 110,082 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 105,117 miles

Both front suspension top mounting rubbers deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/s/f wing corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 104,800 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2023 104,800 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 104,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 104,595 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 102,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,416 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 102,217 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 101,816 miles

cills cover fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,375 miles

Cills cover fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2017 101,375 miles

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

Cills cover fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 100,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Fail 22 Jan 2016 100,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 99,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 98,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 97,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jan 2013 97,496 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2012 95,976 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 95,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 93,801 miles

Exhaust is weak.

Rear no plate is in poor condition.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 91,944 miles

Centre section of exhaust is weak and leaking at rear joint

Pass 14 Jan 2009 89,701 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 87,452 miles

Exhaust is weak and leaking in two places

Front and o/s/r tyre walls are slightly perished

N/s wing repeater lens is missing yellow bulb is fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2007 85,230 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 85,230 miles

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

slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearing. †

Pass 25 Jan 2006 82,557 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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J542 PPR is a 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 88,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J542 PPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 34 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J542 PPR registered?

J542 PPR is a 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 January 1992.

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The MOT history for J542 PPR shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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