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E901 FUY

1987 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,322 mi
Last recorded61,322 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer76,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE901 FUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 61,322 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 59,749 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 59,749 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,632 miles

Both rear inner arches corroded

O/S/F sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,525 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 58,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,618 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,288 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,486 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 54,864 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 54,864 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,032 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 51,221 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 51,169 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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E901 FUY is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E901 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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What year was E901 FUY registered?

E901 FUY is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E901 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E901 FUY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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