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P791 VRF

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,226 mi
Last recorded143,226 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 VRF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 143,226 miles

Nearside Front head lamp beam image weak

Offside Front head lamp beam image weak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded towards rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s and o/s sills

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

handbrake travel high

Fail 15 Apr 2017 143,226 miles

Nearside Front head lamp beam image weak

Offside Front head lamp beam image weak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded towards rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s and o/s sills

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure battery positive lead loose (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 143,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

service brake effort only 68%

slight brake pull to n/s

Pass 5 Dec 2012 138,921 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 135,635 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 131,399 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 124,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 119,169 miles

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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P791 VRF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P791 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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What year was P791 VRF registered?

P791 VRF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P791 VRF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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