MOT Status
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132,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play in damper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill unable to see full extent due to sill covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill unable to see full extent due to sill covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T461 VAJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 T461 VAJ, 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 T461 VAJ registered?
T461 VAJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 1999.
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