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E866 FJN

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,298 mi
Last recorded166,298 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE866 FJN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 166,298 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 166,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 158,482 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 158,482 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 151,028 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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E866 FJN is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E866 FJN, 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 E866 FJN registered?

E866 FJN is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 April 1988.

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