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F174 NPJ

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,239 mi
Last recorded105,239 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF174 NPJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 105,239 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers could be better

Pass 9 Apr 2009 99,794 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 99,794 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 93,020 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,342 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 78,593 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 78,593 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

near side door mirror broken

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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F174 NPJ is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F174 NPJ, 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 F174 NPJ registered?

F174 NPJ is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 November 1988.

Is F174 NPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F174 NPJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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