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C908 MTF

1986 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,842 mi
Last recorded53,842 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer62,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC908 MTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 53,842 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 53,832 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

REAR FOG LAMP, DIM OFFSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

spare tyre defective

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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C908 MTF is a 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C908 MTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C908 MTF registered?

C908 MTF is a 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is C908 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C908 MTF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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