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R870 VSM

2019 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,144 mi
Last recorded234,144 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2019 Mitsubishi Lancer108,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 VSM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 234,144 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 232,005 miles

slight oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 227,318 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 227,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 221,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 216,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 208,512 miles

rear of exaust leak

Fail 23 Mar 2019 208,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced bothsides near the bush joints (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rear of exaust leak

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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R870 VSM is a 2019 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2019 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 108,818 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R870 VSM, 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 7 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R870 VSM registered?

R870 VSM is a 2019 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 April 2019.

Is R870 VSM safe to buy?

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