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R805 XBT

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,133 mi
Last recorded138,133 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer99,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 XBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 138,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 128,742 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 128,439 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

unable to penetrate various corrosion to both inner sills front center and rear floors front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear sub frames

Fail 14 Dec 2017 128,094 miles

Central Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Emissions not tested cat not fitted (7.3.A.1)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible painted over (6.3.5.a)

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres worn at inner edges of the tread

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 172,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 154,809 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 154,655 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 152,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 146,974 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 146,947 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 144,416 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 144,411 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 141,741 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 141,741 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 135,167 miles

Both front steering arms slight play

Both front upper strut mount bushes slight play

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 115,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s/r anti roll bar bush slight play

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

unable to hear wheel bearings (transmission drag)

wipers worn.

Fail 18 Jul 2009 115,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s/r anti roll bar bush slight play

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

unable to hear wheel bearings (transmission drag)

wipers worn.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 105,867 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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R805 XBT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R805 XBT, 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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R805 XBT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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