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P729 VRF

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

195,125 mi
Last recorded195,125 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 VRF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 195,125 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 193,509 miles

slight oil weep engine

surface corrosion rear inner sill lips

underbody undersealed, and suspension components

Pass 19 Jul 2024 193,306 miles

oil weep engine

Pass 27 Jul 2023 192,987 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight oil weep engine

Pass 2 Apr 2019 191,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed outer edge and perishing

Nearside Rear tyres scrubbed on edge

corosion front subframe

corrosion front brake pipes

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion rear chassis both sides wearing thin not yet holed

corrosion sills

perishing balljoint rubbers

slight play in front wheelbearings

Fail 2 Apr 2019 191,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed outer edge and perishing

Nearside Rear tyres scrubbed on edge

corosion front subframe

corrosion front brake pipes

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion rear chassis both sides wearing thin not yet holed

corrosion sills

perishing balljoint rubbers

slight play in front wheelbearings

Pass 9 Jan 2018 189,871 miles

corrosion both sides or rear chassis by rear axle mount, not yet holed but wearing thin advise repair soon advised

corrosion brake pipe on callipers

corrosion inner sills

perishing both front lower ball joint rubbers

rear brake pipes corroding in places

Pass 12 Jan 2017 187,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

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

both front lower ball joints slight perishing rubbers

corrosion both sides rear chassis not yet holed but wearing thin

corrosion inner sills and on edges

Fail 4 Jan 2017 187,602 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

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

both front lower ball joints slight perishing rubbers

corrosion both sides rear chassis not yet holed but wearing thin

corrosion inner sills and on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 182,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 176,393 miles

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

nearside front wheel as slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2014 176,382 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 170,394 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 161,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 161,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 151,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear chassis slightly corroded

rear floors slightly corroded

slight play in a rear wheel bearing or ball joint

Fail 28 Feb 2011 151,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear chassis slightly corroded

rear floors slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 139,507 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s front wheel slight drag/bind

o/s and n/s front tyre inner sidewalls cracking but no inner cords showing

possible diff/wheel bearing noise heard on roadtest

Fail 1 Mar 2010 139,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 30 Nov 2009 136,238 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

handbrake travel on limit

offside steering rack gaitor requires recliping soon

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

slight weap on power steering fluid from offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 26 Nov 2008 126,729 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 126,729 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 126,729 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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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P729 VRF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P729 VRF, 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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P729 VRF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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