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E480 KDL

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,523 mi
Last recorded93,523 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE480 KDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,523 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 93,523 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 90,337 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 87,657 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2009 84,970 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 81,873 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 79,636 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 77,526 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 77,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 75,513 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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E480 KDL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E480 KDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E480 KDL registered?

E480 KDL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E480 KDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E480 KDL shows 10 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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