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C273 DAE

1986 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,142 mi
Last recorded80,142 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer62,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC273 DAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,142 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front body repaire to sharp edge now covered by black tape

Fail 24 Apr 2008 80,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 76,664 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side inner C/V boot insecure.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 72,217 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C273 DAE is a 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 62,242 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 C273 DAE, 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 40 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C273 DAE registered?

C273 DAE is a 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is C273 DAE safe to buy?

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