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V172 OBA

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,062 mi
Last recorded110,062 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 OBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 110,062 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 110,021 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 109,484 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 109,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 108,549 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 108,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 107,430 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 104,862 miles

Advise brake check,handbrake weak

Fail 8 Apr 2019 104,860 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan area toward inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advise brake check,handbrake weak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 100,427 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 100,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 100,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 98,771 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 98,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,305 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 89,300 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 78,986 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 69,105 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 69,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,667 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 42,470 miles

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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V172 OBA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V172 OBA, 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 V172 OBA registered?

V172 OBA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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