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D471 VCC

1987 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,967 mi
Last recorded81,967 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2006
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer76,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD471 VCC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2006 81,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 81,967 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 77,825 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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D471 VCC is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 76,032 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 D471 VCC, 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 39 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D471 VCC registered?

D471 VCC is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 January 1987.

Is D471 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D471 VCC 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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