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D835 EEL

1986 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,664 mi
Last recorded74,664 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer62,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD835 EEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,664 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,948 miles

both sides of bulkhead cover panel rusted through not affecting stering or suspension

nearside rear chassis very rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2011 73,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both sides of bulkhead cover panel rusted through not affecting stering or suspension

nearside rear chassis very rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in nearside rear chassis

Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,147 miles

both outer sills and nearside rear chassis rusty

exhaust downpipe rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2008 71,355 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 70,078 miles

slight corrosion in offside outer sill,nearside rear chassis & nearside rear inner wheelarch

Fail 16 Jul 2007 70,078 miles

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

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

slight corrosion in offside outer sill,nearside rear chassis and nearside rear inner wheelarch

Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,485 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 68,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre tread worn

Pass 23 Jul 2005 67,127 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 67,127 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside front and rear tyre treads worn

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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D835 EEL is a 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D835 EEL, 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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What year was D835 EEL registered?

D835 EEL is a 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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