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E221 UKF

1987 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,774 mi
Last recorded92,774 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer76,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE221 UKF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 92,774 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 92,732 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

offside front wing corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 90,290 miles

Oil leak

Slight rough action on nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 87,651 miles

front number plate slight damage

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

slight cracking offside front brake flexy

slight rough action nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Oct 2008 87,650 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front number plate slight damage

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

slight cracking offside front brake flexy

slight rough action nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 85,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 9 Oct 2007 85,235 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 82,608 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 82,606 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 79,589 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 79,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion to Offside rear chassis. (behind shock absorber area.)

oil leak

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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E221 UKF is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E221 UKF, 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 E221 UKF registered?

E221 UKF is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E221 UKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E221 UKF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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