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F158 JPN

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,754 mi
Last recorded39,754 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF158 JPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,754 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 37,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,474 miles

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

rear brakes squeal when foot and handbrake applied

Fail 27 Jan 2010 33,474 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brakes squeal when foot and handbrake applied

Pass 3 Feb 2009 30,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,503 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,446 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 22,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,103 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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F158 JPN is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F158 JPN, 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 F158 JPN registered?

F158 JPN is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 November 1988.

Is F158 JPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F158 JPN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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