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R527 SSA

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,594 mi
Last recorded115,594 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 SSA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2018 115,594 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 115,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 114,460 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 112,026 miles

Both front bottom balljoint gaitors are slightly perished

Both front shock absorbers are corroded

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both rear shock bottom bushes are slightly worn

Gearbox oily

Sump corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 112,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Both front bottom balljoint gaitors are slightly perished

Both front shock absorbers are corroded

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both rear shock bottom bushes are slightly worn

Gearbox oily

Sump corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 111,311 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 102,821 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 102,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 97,736 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 97,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 94,844 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 94,844 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R527 SSA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R527 SSA, 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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R527 SSA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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