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E959 AVS

1987 Mitsubishi Lancer

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,551 mi
Last recorded99,551 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer76,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE959 AVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 99,551 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 99,197 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 98,474 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 97,839 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber upper covers corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 97,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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)

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

Offside and nearside front brake pad anti rattle shims incorrecly fitted

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber upper covers corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 97,093 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 96,361 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,361 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 95,437 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 95,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 94,340 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 22 Oct 2007 93,201 miles

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

Offside and nearside front brake pad anti rattle shims incorrectly fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2006 91,726 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 89,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear inner tyre tread low

oil leak

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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E959 AVS is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E959 AVS, 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 E959 AVS registered?

E959 AVS is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is E959 AVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E959 AVS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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