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P707 WMJ

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,142 mi
Last recorded115,142 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 WMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 115,142 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 114,292 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 114,290 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 114,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 114,266 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 114,259 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 114,252 miles

surface corrosion to under body of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2012 114,220 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

osr tyre starting to show signs of cracking on side walls

surface corrosion to front and rear components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 114,138 miles

advise osr brake disc pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 114,108 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 114,056 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 114,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 114,024 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 114,024 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 114,001 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 114,001 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 113,591 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 113,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P707 WMJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P707 WMJ, 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 P707 WMJ registered?

P707 WMJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P707 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P707 WMJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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