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P229 UPW

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,300 mi
Last recorded128,300 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 UPW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 128,300 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 128,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 123,450 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 123,450 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 117,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 117,107 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 114,662 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 110,385 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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P229 UPW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P229 UPW, 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 P229 UPW registered?

P229 UPW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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