MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 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)
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
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)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P791 VRF safe to buy?
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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