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L19 FLY

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

138,840 mi
Last recorded138,840 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse125,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 FLY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEclipse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 138,840 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 138,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

• Front Lower (Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slightly worn out on both sides)

Pass 6 Mar 2024 136,932 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slightly worn out on both sides

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 135,634 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 134,342 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 134,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 133,062 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 133,062 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 130,665 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 130,665 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 129,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Fail 6 Jul 2018 129,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Pass 28 Jul 2017 128,821 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 127,321 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2016 127,321 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2015 125,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2015 125,556 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2014 124,186 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 123,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber

srs light

Pass 1 Sep 2012 122,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 121,239 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 121,220 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 113,261 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 105,636 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 105,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 97,190 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 97,190 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 88,059 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 88,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 79,927 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 79,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 75,064 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Based on 55,415 MOT tests across 9,891 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
6,724
Miles/Year
9,891
On UK Roads
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L19 FLY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 125,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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L19 FLY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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