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D496 FBD

1986 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,826 mi
Last recorded41,826 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer62,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD496 FBD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 41,826 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 40,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 39,602 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,089 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,844 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall

slight wear at o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,212 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,940 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 26,183 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,764 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 24,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,902 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 17,596 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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D496 FBD is a 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 D496 FBD, 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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D496 FBD is a 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 September 1986.

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