MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,259 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
oil leak
various serious engine oil leaks causing pools of oil on floor
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F172 MBL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 F172 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 F172 MBL registered?
F172 MBL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 August 1988.
Is F172 MBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F172 MBL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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