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D495 EPR

1986 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,405 mi
Last recorded61,405 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer62,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD495 EPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 61,405 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 60,815 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 60,236 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 60,236 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 59,462 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre some cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 58,560 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,914 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 58,904 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 57,711 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 57,708 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,239 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 57,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisey (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,337 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 56,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 55,745 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill [marked area ] (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill [marked area] (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,778 miles

nearside rear sill closing panel coroded

offside wheel arch liner corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,828 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 53,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,719 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 52,719 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,112 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,196 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

corrosion to nearside front wing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,506 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,104 miles

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,909 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 45,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,099 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 43,177 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,177 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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D495 EPR is a 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 D495 EPR, 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 D495 EPR registered?

D495 EPR is a 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 September 1986.

Is D495 EPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D495 EPR shows 30 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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