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P287 GEJ

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,520 mi
Last recorded114,520 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 GEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 114,520 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

exhaust joints are corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 112,216 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 107,800 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

surface corrosion on both sills

Fail 10 Oct 2018 107,800 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))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

surface corrosion on both sills

Pass 19 Oct 2017 104,388 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 104,244 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil cooler pipe corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,500 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 100,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,039 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,161 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear tyres worn on inner edges, nsr sidewall damage

Fail 14 Oct 2014 93,161 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres worn on inner edges, nsr sidewall damage

Pass 22 Oct 2013 89,322 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 83,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 79,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front wiper blade split clearing windscreen

Pass 30 May 2008 76,619 miles

bays slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2007 74,685 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 71,413 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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P287 GEJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P287 GEJ, 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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P287 GEJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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