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S896 FVE

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,616 mi
Last recorded142,616 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 FVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 142,616 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 142,567 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 142,518 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 141,726 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 139,924 miles

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))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 139,924 miles

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?

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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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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What year was S896 FVE registered?

S896 FVE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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