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E577 KDU

1987 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,440 mi
Last recorded79,440 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer76,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE577 KDU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 79,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 78,765 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,464 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 78,058 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,742 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 77,435 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 77,079 miles

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,704 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wings & o/s chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,367 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wings & o/s chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 76,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2014 76,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust rubber mounting is deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2013 75,744 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 75,744 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 75,172 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,739 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 74,434 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 74,142 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 73,552 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 72,935 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 71,942 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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E577 KDU is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 E577 KDU, 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.

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E577 KDU is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 November 1987.

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