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P649 AYG

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,886 mi
Last recorded124,886 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 AYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 124,886 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 121,424 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 103,730 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 103,730 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P649 AYG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P649 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P649 AYG registered?

P649 AYG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P649 AYG safe to buy?

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