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E862 LDE

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

51,656 mi
Last recorded51,656 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE862 LDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 51,656 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 51,494 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 51,494 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due too condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 51,306 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 49,581 miles

under sill aplied for protection

Pass 10 May 2021 49,489 miles

Offside Front outer sill corrsion

Offside Rear inner arch corrsion

Rear both outer wheel arches corrsion

Pass 30 Jun 2020 49,424 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,802 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 45,578 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules two front (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all round coroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear exhast coroded

welding repear coverd with under seal

Pass 14 Jan 2015 45,455 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear arches cor

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 45,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear arches cor

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,279 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear arches rusty

oil leak & rusty sump

Fail 7 Jan 2014 45,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear arches rusty

oil leak & rusty sump

Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,984 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Light corrosion on rear axle and front suspension components

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside wiper is torn on each end

welding has been done to offside rear outer sill

Fail 9 Jan 2013 44,984 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)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Light corrosion on rear axle and front suspension components

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside wiper is torn on each end

welding has been done to offside rear outer sill

Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,225 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear arches & sill areas rusty n/s & o/s

Fail 10 Jan 2012 44,225 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear arches & sill areas rusty n/s & o/s

Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,452 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Plastic trims/guards and sheilds are covering some prescribed areas

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Some light corrosion on nearside and offside sill edges /nearside and offside inner wheel arches and on offside outer sill

Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,863 miles

bad rear brake noise, wt x4, oil leaks, c.v.boots heavy cracking, coil springs rusty, multi guards fitted, master cylinder wetness

surface corrosion to sills, rear undersills, o/s rear inner arch

Fail 5 Jan 2010 42,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bad rear brake noise, wt x4, oil leaks, c.v.boots heavy cracking, coil springs rusty, multi guards fitted, master cylinder wetness

surface corrosion to sills, rear undersills, o/s rear inner arch

Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,169 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,491 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 41,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,711 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 40,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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E862 LDE is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 E862 LDE, 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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E862 LDE is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 January 1988.

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