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V538 FTN

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,285 mi
Last recorded111,285 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer96,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 FTN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 111,285 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 111,189 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 110,504 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 109,837 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 109,805 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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V538 FTN is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 96,271 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 V538 FTN, 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 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V538 FTN registered?

V538 FTN is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 December 2016.

Is V538 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V538 FTN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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