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E218 BVL

1987 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,391 mi
Last recorded73,391 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer76,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE218 BVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 73,391 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 73,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 67,969 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 67,969 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 67,895 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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E218 BVL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red 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 E218 BVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E218 BVL registered?

E218 BVL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 September 1987.

Is E218 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E218 BVL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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