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W656 PRJ

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,216 mi
Last recorded90,216 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 PRJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 90,216 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 88,967 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,942 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 88,910 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 88,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat flange (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil cooler pipes corroded

spare wheel well holed & corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 88,798 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat flange (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil cooler pipes corroded

spare wheel well holed & corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 85,372 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

car has been painted underneath

Fail 5 Dec 2016 85,372 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both and main beam tell tale on all the time (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

car has been painted underneath

Pass 25 May 2016 85,040 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear underside of vehicle very corroded

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above mount point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above mount point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear chassie corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside and nearside inner rack joints (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 84,042 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,968 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 78,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 76,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 76,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,549 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,862 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

welding repairs underseled

Fail 9 Mar 2009 65,856 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,929 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 55,088 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,477 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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W656 PRJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W656 PRJ, 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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W656 PRJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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