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P195 VRF

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,904 mi
Last recorded92,904 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 VRF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 92,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 89,259 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2010 89,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake disc corroded on inner face

long hand brake travel

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2009 82,516 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear antiroll bar D bushes have slight wear

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 24 Nov 2009 82,516 miles

rear antiroll bar D bushes have slight wear

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 1 Dec 2008 76,165 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,154 miles

**STRONG ADVISE** Both front tyres worn excessivly low on inner edges

**STRONG ADVISE** Both rear tyres worn excessivly low on inner edges

Aux belt squeel

Pass 18 Nov 2006 62,353 miles

Aux belt squeel

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge †205/60/VR16

Brake fluid low

Front brake pads wearing low

Fail 18 Nov 2006 62,353 miles

Aux belt squeel

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge †205/60/VR16

Brake fluid low

Front brake pads wearing low

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)

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 VRF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P195 VRF, 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 P195 VRF registered?

P195 VRF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P195 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P195 VRF shows 9 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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