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V318 DFF

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,213 mi
Last recorded87,213 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 DFF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 87,213 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

emmsions just passed

grease has been applied to all brake pipes

rear boot floor corroded

undersealer has been applied to all under chassis and all prescribed areas

welding has been carried out on exhaust system

Fail 15 May 2017 87,213 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

emmsions just passed

grease has been applied to all brake pipes

rear boot floor corroded

undersealer has been applied to all under chassis and all prescribed areas

welding has been carried out on exhaust system

Fail 26 Apr 2017 86,458 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor. 2 bits (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spare wheel well (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes and under carriage heavily under sealed,

corrosion developing under car

Pass 10 May 2016 81,629 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 76,864 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 72,080 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2014 72,080 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 70,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes painted

damp patch on fuel tank

n/s floor corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 69,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 69,842 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 May 2012 64,679 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 64,678 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

fuel tank signs of leaking

rear chassis corroded throughout

Fail 28 Jul 2011 64,007 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

fuel tank signs of leaking

rear chassis corroded throughout

Fail 19 Apr 2011 64,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

fuel tank corroded and starting to leak

rear chassis and under body corroded throughout

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,067 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear floor supports corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2009 63,067 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear floor supports corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,971 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 61,971 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,786 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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V318 DFF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V318 DFF, 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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V318 DFF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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