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E311 YWL

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,555 mi
Last recorded70,555 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE311 YWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 70,555 miles

Rear both side axle bush slightly worn out

Pass 22 Jul 2023 70,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,433 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 70,306 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2020 70,206 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all under vehicle surface and components general corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2018 68,714 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 68,316 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,392 miles

Offside Rear Crack on the side wall tyer

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper missing!

Slight corrosion around driver side rear wheel arch

Fail 16 Jun 2016 67,391 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Crack on the side wall tyer

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper missing!

Slight corrosion around driver side rear wheel arch

neil in passenger side rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2014 67,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel bearing ha a play

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

driver seat has a slight play

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside rear arch has a slight rust

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 67,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel bearing ha a play

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

driver seat has a slight play

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside rear arch has a slight rust

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 61,790 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 61,780 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 60,969 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 59,626 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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E311 YWL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E311 YWL, 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 E311 YWL registered?

E311 YWL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 4 March 1988.

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