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F103 TCV

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,475 mi
Last recorded111,475 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 TCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 111,475 miles

Coolant leak

From slam panel damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose the cords

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

both number plates in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2008 110,189 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 110,189 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 108,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 107,755 miles

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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F103 TCV is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 F103 TCV, 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

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What year was F103 TCV registered?

F103 TCV is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 September 1988.

Is F103 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F103 TCV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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