MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
All Discs Corroded
Both Rear Tyres On 3mm
Exhaust Corroded
Slight Leak From Rear Diff
Underside Of Vehicle Corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PLAY IN REAR ANTI ROLL D BUSHES==NSR DISC CORRODING/PADS LOW?==WIPERS POOR==EXH LARGE BORE/NOISY
o/s/r low on inner edge
plastic covers fitted to sills
play in n/s of steering rack
reverseing lights not working
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
plastic covers fitted to sills
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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