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M497 VRR

1995 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,553 mi
Last recorded91,553 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer89,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 VRR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,553 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,767 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,822 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2007 88,585 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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M497 VRR is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 89,845 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M497 VRR, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M497 VRR registered?

M497 VRR is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M497 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M497 VRR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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