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WBZ 5447

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,099 mi
Last recorded129,099 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer71,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 5447
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 129,099 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 129,097 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 117,066 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 106,142 miles

front number plate deteriorated

slight corrosion at n/s/f floor

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,214 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 84,605 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 84,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,204 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,781 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 76,788 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 75,787 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 68,663 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 68,663 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 62,065 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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WBZ 5447 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WBZ 5447, 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 WBZ 5447 registered?

WBZ 5447 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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