MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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V493 KKV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 74,999 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 V493 KKV, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V493 KKV registered?
V493 KKV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 February 2000.
Is V493 KKV safe to buy?
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