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F171 WVV

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,465 mi
Last recorded171,465 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF171 WVV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 171,465 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

slight corrosion n/s/f wheel arch on bulkhead

slight corrosion o/s/f wheel arch on bulkhead

Fail 25 Sep 2009 171,451 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

slight corrosion n/s/f wheel arch on bulkhead

slight corrosion o/s/f wheel arch on bulkhead

Pass 24 Sep 2008 169,896 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 168,663 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 166,905 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 166,905 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 166,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F171 WVV is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F171 WVV, 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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F171 WVV is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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