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J997 EEX

1992 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,414 mi
Last recorded136,414 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer88,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 EEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 136,414 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 136,414 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 134,078 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 133,978 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Sill covers are fitted

Pass 30 May 2014 131,778 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 129,963 miles

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

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

Sill covers are fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 128,352 miles

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

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

Sill covers are fitted

Pass 27 May 2011 126,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside and nearside outer sill covers are fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 124,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre has deep splits on the tread

offside and nearside rear outer sills have corrosion

sill covers are fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2009 122,544 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the edges

Metal brake pipes are corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside and nearside rear outer sills have corrosion

Sill covers are fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2009 122,544 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the edges

Metal brake pipes are corroded

Offside and nearside rear outer sills have corrosion

Sill covers are fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2008 120,835 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 120,834 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 108,039 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 108,033 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 100,266 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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J997 EEX is a 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J997 EEX, 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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J997 EEX is a 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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