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193,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis- suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear chassis corroded
underside of vehicle is corroded
Rear floor above diff area slightly corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front inner arch areas (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, front floors (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, rear floor to sills (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, rear inner arch areas (2.4.A.3)
both sides, outer sills slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear floor above diff area slightly corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front inner arch areas (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, front floors (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, rear floor to sills (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, rear inner arch areas (2.4.A.3)
both sides, outer sills slightly corroded
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
child seat fitted to o/s/r seat, seatbelt not tested
fuel filler neck/pipe corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake discs corroded
car been standing
fuel lines corroded
slight play o/s/r suspention bush
various corrosion under car
various suspention bushes slightly deteriated
brake discs corroded
car been standing
fuel lines corroded
slight play o/s/r suspention bush
various corrosion under car
various suspention bushes slightly deteriated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
oil leak
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sun strip /front screen
both front wiperblades split still clearing screen
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)
both front wiperblades split still clearing screen
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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P497 UAF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 55,396 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 P497 UAF, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P497 UAF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 July 2004.
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