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F162 MBL

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,852 mi
Last recorded115,852 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 MBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2011 115,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion on all unprotected metal

Pass 23 Nov 2011 115,852 miles

surface corrosion on all unprotected metal

Pass 22 Oct 2010 111,206 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 111,199 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 101,689 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 101,688 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 90,756 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 81,504 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 81,504 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,302 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 78,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 779,325 miles

advanced corrosion to rear of both sills.

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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F162 MBL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 F162 MBL, 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.

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What year was F162 MBL registered?

F162 MBL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 August 1988.

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