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F121 MAP

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,077 mi
Last recorded26,077 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF121 MAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,077 miles

Damage to offside of vehicle

Damage to underside of vehicle

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Slight corrosion to nearside rear inner door well

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,429 miles

Nearside rear light lens cracked.

Offside wiper blade split.

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar D bushes.

Slight movement in offside front seat.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 25,429 miles

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

Nearside rear light lens cracked.

Offside wiper blade split.

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar D bushes.

Slight movement in offside front seat.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 12 May 2009 24,739 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Fail 12 May 2009 24,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front wiper blades split

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,745 miles

Offside front tyre perished

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,790 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 21,790 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres have heavily perished sidewalls.

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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F121 MAP is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 90,824 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 F121 MAP, 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 37 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F121 MAP registered?

F121 MAP is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F121 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F121 MAP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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