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F234 VJT

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,551 mi
Last recorded86,551 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF234 VJT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,551 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both front suspension strut top mounts splitting

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

brake fluid level low

centre exhaust section deteriorating

exhaust front pipe deteriorated and various leaks

front anti roll bar d bushes very worn

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

fuel filler pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre very low inside edge but raised tread

offside and nearside outer rear sills corroding

offside mirror glass slightly loose

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2015 86,551 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both front suspension strut top mounts splitting

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

brake fluid level low

centre exhaust section deteriorating

exhaust front pipe deteriorated and various leaks

front anti roll bar d bushes very worn

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

fuel filler pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre very low inside edge but raised tread

offside and nearside outer rear sills corroding

offside mirror glass slightly loose

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,971 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,197 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 70,011 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 70,011 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 69,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 69,620 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 68,973 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 67,701 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 67,701 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 67,008 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 67,008 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,079 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 65,079 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F234 VJT is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F234 VJT, 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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What year was F234 VJT registered?

F234 VJT is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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