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P245 SOO

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,817 mi
Last recorded30,817 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 SOO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 30,817 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 30,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 30,649 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RECENTLY UNDERSEALED

Fail 28 Jun 2018 30,637 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively JUDDERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RECENTLY UNDERSEALED

Pass 3 Jul 2017 30,294 miles

Lower UNDERSIDE OF VEHILCE HAS SURFACE CORRISON

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded BADLY (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm -WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded BADLY (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 30,241 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Lower UNDERSIDE OF VEHILCE HAS SURFACE CORRISON

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded BADLY (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm -WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded BADLY (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 29,621 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 29,621 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 28,203 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 28,192 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 26,730 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 26,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear footbrake slow 58%

Fail 8 Jul 2013 24,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,760 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,148 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,708 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,426 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,906 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 18,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,472 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,399 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,583 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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P245 SOO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,413 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 P245 SOO, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P245 SOO registered?

P245 SOO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 August 1999.

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The MOT history for P245 SOO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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