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L604 MNT

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,346 mi
Last recorded174,346 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL604 MNT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 174,346 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 174,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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L604 MNT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 99,179 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 Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L604 MNT, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L604 MNT registered?

L604 MNT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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