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P47 TMX

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,246 mi
Last recorded91,246 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer84,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 TMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 91,246 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 87,911 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 82,206 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)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,731 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/f wheel rubbing on splash guard

Pass 23 Mar 2012 78,109 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all floor pans inner sill to outer sill area corroded

all main chassis corroded

o/s/f inner wing area corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 78,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all floor pans inner sill to outer sill area corroded

all main chassis corroded

o/s/f inner wing area corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,231 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 76,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,098 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,535 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 63,911 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 53,941 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 53,828 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)

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

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

note cat been removed

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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P47 TMX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 84,290 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 P47 TMX, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P47 TMX registered?

P47 TMX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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