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E459 PJT

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,449 mi
Last recorded36,449 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE459 PJT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,524 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,601 miles

o/s wiper blade slight split

Fail 20 Apr 2007 34,586 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

alternator belt deteriorated

o/s wiper blade starting to split

powere steering belt loose

Pass 22 Apr 2006 33,807 miles

slight damage to door mirrors,front exhaust startig to corrode

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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E459 PJT is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E459 PJT, 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 E459 PJT registered?

E459 PJT is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 April 1988.

Is E459 PJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E459 PJT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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