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S478 TCV

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,199 mi
Last recorded72,199 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer100,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 TCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 72,199 miles

underbody is covered in protective sealer

Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,055 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 69,395 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 67,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/central/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (sides) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody is covered in sealer

Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,150 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 61,124 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 58,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,208 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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S478 TCV is a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 100,519 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 S478 TCV, 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 9 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S478 TCV registered?

S478 TCV is a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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The MOT history for S478 TCV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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