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F425 BDY

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,237 mi
Last recorded54,237 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 BDY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 54,237 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked,coil springs corroded,slight play in o/s bottom ball joint,nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise,oil leaks,f/crossmember corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2010 54,061 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked,coil springs corroded,slight play in o/s bottom ball joint,nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise,oil leaks,f/crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,095 miles

front pads worn low

roll bar bushes worn

Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,477 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 45,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

chips in screen

pads worn

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

blow from exhaust

roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 1 Apr 2006 41,203 miles

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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F425 BDY is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F425 BDY, 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 F425 BDY registered?

F425 BDY is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 February 1989.

Is F425 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F425 BDY 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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