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V492 DRB

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,022 mi
Last recorded83,022 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 DRB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,022 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 83,022 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,717 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,303 miles

Brace bar under front axle adrift.

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

Heavy corrosion on rear fuel pipes.

Heavy corrosion on under body floor pans front and rear.

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

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing.

Under bonnet brace bar loose.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 82,295 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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brace bar under front axle adrift.

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

Heavy corrosion on rear fuel pipes.

Heavy corrosion on under body floor pans front and rear.

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

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing.

Under bonnet brace bar loose.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,695 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 79,850 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 79,140 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 76,666 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 71,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 71,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V492 DRB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V492 DRB, 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 V492 DRB registered?

V492 DRB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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