MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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E742 EDV is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 E742 EDV, 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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What year was E742 EDV registered?
E742 EDV is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 December 1987.
Is E742 EDV safe to buy?
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