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D572 BBL

1987 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,697 mi
Last recorded165,697 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer76,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD572 BBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2008 165,697 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 163,916 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,545 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 159,755 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 151,558 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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D572 BBL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D572 BBL, 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 D572 BBL registered?

D572 BBL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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