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N3 CSO

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,458 mi
Last recorded160,458 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 CSO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 160,458 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 150,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot full not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jul 2011 150,772 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot full not allowing full inspection

child seat insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,840 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 138,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 128,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 125,341 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

anti slip rubber slightly worn

srs light staying on

wipers smearing slightly

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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N3 CSO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N3 CSO, 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 N3 CSO registered?

N3 CSO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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