MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,290 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
N/S/F Tyre worn on inner shoulder but not showing cords
O/S/F Tyre worn on inner shoulder but not showing cords
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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V178 HGS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V178 HGS, 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 V178 HGS registered?
V178 HGS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V178 HGS safe to buy?
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