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E899 XNF

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,319 mi
Last recorded73,319 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE899 XNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2007 73,319 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 73,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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E899 XNF is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E899 XNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E899 XNF?

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What year was E899 XNF registered?

E899 XNF is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 March 1988.

Is E899 XNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E899 XNF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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