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LGYH617

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,492 mi
Last recorded72,492 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGYH617
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,492 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 72,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (7.2.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,492 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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LGYH617 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LGYH617, 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 LGYH617 registered?

LGYH617 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is LGYH617 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGYH617 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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