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P323 AYG

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,017 mi
Last recorded143,017 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 AYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 143,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 143,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 141,212 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 137,900 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 134,460 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 134,460 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 131,192 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 131,192 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 124,191 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 124,191 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 124,445 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 124,444 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 120,789 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 116,882 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 112,552 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 107,087 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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P323 AYG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P323 AYG, 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 P323 AYG registered?

P323 AYG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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