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V870 EOU

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,473 mi
Last recorded78,473 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 EOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,473 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear diff oil cooler pipes are leaking slightly

Fail 8 Jan 2020 78,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear diff oil cooler pipes are leaking slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,389 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 73,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 73,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,939 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOT LEAKING AT CLIP BUT IS SECURE

BOTH INNER CV BOOTS ARE LEAKING AT CLIP BUT ARE SECURE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE TO MIDBOX (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play NSF (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL FOUR (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS AND REARS (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 67,939 miles

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

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOT LEAKING AT CLIP BUT IS SECURE

BOTH INNER CV BOOTS ARE LEAKING AT CLIP BUT ARE SECURE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE TO MIDBOX (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play NSF (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL FOUR (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS AND REARS (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 62,668 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

all brake pipes have been undersealed

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

slight play in rackends

Fail 16 Jan 2015 62,668 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

all brake pipes have been undersealed

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

slight play in rackends

Pass 27 Dec 2013 55,541 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

all brake pipes undersealed

slight play in nsf rackend

Fail 27 Dec 2013 55,541 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes undersealed

slight play in nsf rackend

Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,796 miles

all brake pipes coated with grease and underseal

Pass 12 May 2011 47,325 miles

loud screech from front brakes

slight play in n/s/f wheel

small chip in windscreen

temp repair to exhaust mounts

Fail 21 Apr 2011 472,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

all 4 tyres showimg signs of wear on inner edge

rear centre seat belt not available for tesring

Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,292 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 37,454 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 37,321 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,839 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 33,834 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,093 miles

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

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

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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V870 EOU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V870 EOU, 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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V870 EOU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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