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E896 FUY

1987 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,958 mi
Last recorded24,958 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer76,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE896 FUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 24,958 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 24,945 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 24,929 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 24,929 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 24,843 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 24,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,978 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 23,743 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 23,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,886 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,743 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,867 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,581 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 21,052 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 21,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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E896 FUY is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E896 FUY, 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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E896 FUY is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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