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P427 UEG

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Black Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,269 mi
Last recorded65,269 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse125,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 UEG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEclipse
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 65,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 64,894 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 64,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 64,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 63,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 61,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbing underside

Fail 17 Jul 2021 61,809 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbing underside

Fail 8 Jul 2021 61,699 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 60,748 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 60,748 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,522 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,509 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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P427 UEG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse in Black with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was P427 UEG registered?

P427 UEG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P427 UEG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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