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P848 LCF

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,780 mi
Last recorded90,780 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 LCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2023 90,780 miles

Entire underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal or similar

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 56,197 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 88,584 miles

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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P848 LCF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P848 LCF, 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 P848 LCF registered?

P848 LCF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is P848 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P848 LCF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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