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P195 RYB

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,050 mi
Last recorded141,050 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 RYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 141,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 141,040 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2020 141,040 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 140,678 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 138,296 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 137,888 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 134,519 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 128,655 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 128,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 122,630 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 122,630 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 120,690 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 12 Oct 2012 120,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Airbag light on

Pass 11 Jun 2011 116,401 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 116,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 111,344 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 111,343 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 110,713 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 110,035 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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P195 RYB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P195 RYB, 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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P195 RYB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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