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F318 HAM

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,550 mi
Last recorded97,550 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF318 HAM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 97,550 miles

n/s/r sill in poor condition

o/s/r wheelbearing in poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2007 95,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front rollbar (D) bushes worn

Pass 15 Nov 2007 95,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front rollbar (D) bushes worn

Pass 21 Nov 2006 92,097 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 88,331 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 88,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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F318 HAM is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F318 HAM, 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

How do I check the history of F318 HAM?

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What year was F318 HAM registered?

F318 HAM is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F318 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F318 HAM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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