MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases two places. front flex and mid to tail joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both scrubbing advise set wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch has slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside washer jet partial blockage
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached lock insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases two places. front flex and mid to tail joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both scrubbing advise set wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch has slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside washer jet partial blockage
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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S896 FVE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S896 FVE, 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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S896 FVE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 February 1999.
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