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E438 FJU

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,629 mi
Last recorded78,629 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE438 FJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,629 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,066 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 76,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 73,964 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 73,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Q/S/F TYRE FLAT AS PRESENTED, COOLANT FAN NOT WORKING

Pass 12 Jan 2006 71,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E438 FJU is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E438 FJU, 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 E438 FJU registered?

E438 FJU is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 February 1988.

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The MOT history for E438 FJU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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