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E83 LDL

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,596 mi
Last recorded152,596 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE83 LDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 152,596 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 148,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

handbrake travel long

Pass 1 May 2008 148,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel long

Pass 27 Apr 2007 142,522 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 142,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 135,575 miles

o/s/f tyre low on tread

rear exhaust in poor condition

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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E83 LDL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E83 LDL, 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.

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What year was E83 LDL registered?

E83 LDL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E83 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E83 LDL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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