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E980 UKO

1987 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,384 mi
Last recorded72,384 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer76,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE980 UKO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 72,384 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,355 miles

bonnet does not latch securely

Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,545 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 54,382 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,438 miles

rust in both rear chassis runners in front of springs.o/s/f brake pipe corrosion started,o/s/f brake hose started to perish.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 50,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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E980 UKO is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E980 UKO, 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 E980 UKO registered?

E980 UKO is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E980 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E980 UKO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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