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P319 LSR

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

95,199 mi
Last recorded95,199 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 LSR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,199 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under sills coroded

Fail 18 Sep 2019 95,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under sills coroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 95,117 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front brake pipes slightly pitted

brake discs corroded

exhaust brackets corroded/insecure

front abs wires and brake flexibles cable tied to shocks

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel pipe v corroded

hand brake travel long

numerous areas of car corroded inc floor,sills and rear subframe/mounting area etc

oil leaks

other wheels buckled

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 2 Mar 2018 95,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front brake pipes slightly pitted

brake discs corroded

exhaust brackets corroded/insecure

front abs wires and brake flexibles cable tied to shocks

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel pipe v corroded

hand brake travel long

numerous areas of car corroded inc floor,sills and rear subframe/mounting area etc

oil leaks

other wheels buckled

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 7 Feb 2018 95,117 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped 1 front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough due to n/s/f strut bearing not moving (2.2.D.1)

both front brake pipes slightly pitted

brake discs corroded

exhaust brackets corroded/insecure

front abs wires and brake flexibles cable tied to shocks

fuel filler neck corroded

hand brake travel long

no air bag light

numerous areas of car corroded inc floor, sills and rear subframe mounting area

oil leaks

oil/fuel pipes corroded

other wheels buckled

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 19 Jul 2016 95,097 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Bead cracked (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Hitting drive shaft (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Floor pan throughout and rear very corroded/weakened

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,981 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 90,981 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 86,604 miles

Front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Oil leak from engine

Unable to check all seat belts due to childs seat fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriated

Fail 19 Jun 2013 83,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriated

Pass 11 May 2012 81,226 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Floor and sills corroded slightly

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS light staying on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight bind in o/s/front brake

Fail 2 May 2012 81,224 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Floor and sills corroded slightly

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS light staying on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight bind in o/s/front brake

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,802 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on

exhaust noisey

front number plate damaged but ok at time of test

Fail 11 Mar 2011 77,792 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on

exhaust noisey

front number plate damaged but ok at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2010 73,073 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 67,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 65,348 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 65,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

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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P319 LSR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P319 LSR, 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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P319 LSR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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