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P279 STW

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,084 mi
Last recorded96,084 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 STW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 96,084 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 94,483 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2013 94,212 miles

All Discs Corroded

Both Rear Tyres On 3mm

Exhaust Corroded

Slight Leak From Rear Diff

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2010 91,084 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 91,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,911 miles

PLAY IN REAR ANTI ROLL D BUSHES==NSR DISC CORRODING/PADS LOW?==WIPERS POOR==EXH LARGE BORE/NOISY

Pass 17 Mar 2008 78,021 miles

o/s/r low on inner edge

plastic covers fitted to sills

play in n/s of steering rack

reverseing lights not working

Pass 1 Oct 2007 77,951 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

reversing lamps not working

Pass 11 Sep 2006 75,027 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 72,127 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

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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P279 STW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,679 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 P279 STW, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P279 STW registered?

P279 STW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is P279 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P279 STW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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