MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI LANCERs year 1998

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Pass percent:74.18%

(The average a petrol MITSUBISHI LANCER year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:5,519 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	321
Headlamp aim out of alignment	218
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	196
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	178
Registration plate issues	168
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	161
Registration plate lamp issues	157
Brake pipe excessively corroded	135
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	123
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	79
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	73
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	69
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	66
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	58
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	55
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	48
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	45
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	43
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	41
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	39
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	38
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	37
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	36
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	33
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	28
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	28
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	22
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Windscreen has damage	15
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	15
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	13
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	12
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	12
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	12
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	12
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	11
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	11
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	11
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	10
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	9
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	8
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	8
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))	6
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Front brake excessively fluctuating	6
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	6
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	5
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	5
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|8.2.1.1 \|a\|\|	5
Emissions not tested \|8.2.1.2 \|d\|\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	5
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	5
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5

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Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	321
Headlamp aim out of alignment	218
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	196
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	178
Registration plate issues	168
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	161
Registration plate lamp issues	157
Brake pipe excessively corroded	135
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	123
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	79
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	73
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	69
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	66
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	58
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	55
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	48
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	45
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	43
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	41
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	39
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	38
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	37
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	36
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	33
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	28
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	28
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	22
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Windscreen has damage	15
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	15
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	13
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	12
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	12
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	12
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	12
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	11
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	11
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	11
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	10
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	9
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	8
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	8
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))	6
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Front brake excessively fluctuating	6
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	6
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	5
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	5
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|8.2.1.1 \|a\|\|	5
Emissions not tested \|8.2.1.2 \|d\|\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	5
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	5
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5

MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI LANCERs year 1998

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