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E501 AGK

1987 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

75,184 mi
Last recorded75,184 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer76,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE501 AGK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2006 75,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 73,603 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 73,603 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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E501 AGK is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E501 AGK, 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 E501 AGK registered?

E501 AGK is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E501 AGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E501 AGK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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