MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,105 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
outer sills/front chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
outer sills/front chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arms (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arms (2.4.G.2)
chassis rails rusty and weak
exhaust heat shield deteriorated and partially secure
nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge
rear brake discs rusty and pitted
under body componants rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
rear diff leaking oil
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all underbody and steel brake pipes waxoyled
front brake discs pitted
offside front seatbelt slow to retract
rear number plate deteriorating
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all underbody and steel brake pipes waxoyled
front brake discs pitted
offside front seatbelt slow to retract
rear number plate deteriorating
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fuel and brake pipes are rusting at the rear of the vehicle.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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V161 EUJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V161 EUJ, 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 V161 EUJ registered?
V161 EUJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 November 1999.
Is V161 EUJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for V161 EUJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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