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P749 OCS

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,058 mi
Last recorded70,058 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 OCS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,058 miles

brake pipes heavily coated n/t

Fail 4 Mar 2009 70,058 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brake pipes heavily coated n/t

Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,653 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel fillar neck corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 23 Jul 2008 68,649 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing close to limit & perished on edges

fuel fillar neck corroded

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 68,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play at nearside rear track control arm outer bush

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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P749 OCS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P749 OCS, 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 P749 OCS registered?

P749 OCS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P749 OCS safe to buy?

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