MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,186 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
as per original vt 32
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
rear coil springs corroded
rear wiper blade split
rear shock absorber lower bushes perrished
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brace discs backing plates heavily corroded
front brake pipes corroded
nearside front and offside front wings damaged
offside front and rear doors damaged
oil pressure warning light flashing
rear brake pipes corroded
slight lift in both front suspension top mountings
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
body and doors damaged o/side
front bumper damaged
oil leak
some damage to n/s/rear lamp lens
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E218 MPX is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 88,696 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 MPX, 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 38 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E218 MPX registered?
E218 MPX is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 May 1988.
Is E218 MPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for E218 MPX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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