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F228 UAV

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,330 mi
Last recorded106,330 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF228 UAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2006 106,330 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 105,405 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

advise offside rear tyre starting to perish

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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F228 UAV is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F228 UAV, 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 F228 UAV registered?

F228 UAV is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 August 1988.

Is F228 UAV safe to buy?

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