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S618 AFF

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,554 mi
Last recorded112,554 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 AFF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 112,554 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipe has cleaned and greased

corrosion is starting on both front inner wings

front to rear fuel pipes are badly corroded

fuel filler neck is badly corroded

underside of vehicle is very rusty and in poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2010 112,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion is starting on both front inner wings

front to rear fuel pipes are badly corroded

fuel filler neck is badly corroded

underside of vehicle is very rusty and in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2009 108,876 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 108,876 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 107,492 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 107,423 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 100,112 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 99,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 90,686 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 90,539 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)

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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S618 AFF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S618 AFF, 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.

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S618 AFF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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