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E449 BPN

1987 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,397 mi
Last recorded56,397 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer76,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE449 BPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2012 56,397 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside wiper slightly split

Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,633 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 55,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,456 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 54,456 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,806 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 52,806 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 50,518 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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E449 BPN is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E449 BPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E449 BPN registered?

E449 BPN is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 September 1987.

Is E449 BPN safe to buy?

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