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V395 EYB

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,395 mi
Last recorded91,395 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV395 EYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,395 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 91,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 89,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 88,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,573 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 79,780 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,517 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 67,517 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,079 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 66,019 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 59,154 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT NOT FITTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V395 EYB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V395 EYB, 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 V395 EYB registered?

V395 EYB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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