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R261 FRW

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,890 mi
Last recorded80,890 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 FRW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,890 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,598 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2012 63,137 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 63,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rotation on all brake discs are going the wrong way

Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,099 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 57,096 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 56,884 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 56,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R261 FRW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,413 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 R261 FRW, 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 27 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 R261 FRW registered?

R261 FRW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is R261 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 FRW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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