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E241 FCD

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Beige Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,243 mi
Last recorded96,243 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE241 FCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 96,243 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 96,201 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting missing torque bar (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 94,416 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 91,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded several places

rear axle rubber seal split

Fail 24 Nov 2021 91,805 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded several places

rear axle rubber seal split

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle dust cover in poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2020 88,546 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle dust cover in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2019 80,588 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 80,588 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,639 miles

brake servo and master cylinder rusty

engine and gearbox oil leaks

rear fog light lens repaired with tape

Fail 20 Sep 2018 75,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake servo and master cylinder rusty

engine and gearbox oil leaks

rear fog light lens repaired with tape

vehicle needs tracking

Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,662 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 65,412 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 65,307 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 65,267 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,733 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,037 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,854 miles

windscreen starting to de laminate along bottom edge.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,346 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,067 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 55,067 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,846 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,709 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 54,684 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,420 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 53,327 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front caliper bleed nipple broken

Fail 12 Jun 2007 53,327 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front caliper bleed nipple broken

Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,418 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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E241 FCD is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Beige with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E241 FCD, 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 E241 FCD registered?

E241 FCD is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 April 1988.

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