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E218 MPX

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,186 mi
Last recorded62,186 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE218 MPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,186 miles

as per original vt 32

Fail 26 Mar 2007 62,186 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 61,505 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 61,505 miles

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

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 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.

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