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E743 CMY

1987 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,794 mi
Last recorded18,794 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer76,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE743 CMY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,794 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 18,788 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,788 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 18,734 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 18,734 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,611 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 18,611 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,339 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 18,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 18,066 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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E743 CMY is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E743 CMY, 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 E743 CMY registered?

E743 CMY is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 October 1987.

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