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F439 DHG

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,518 mi
Last recorded114,518 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF439 DHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2011 114,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside door mirror slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 114,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside door mirror slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 102,851 miles

both rear brake backplates rusty

nearside front tyre worn

offside door mirror deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2009 95,590 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 95,590 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 93,374 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 93,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 88,844 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,929 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 84,923 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

excessive oil leak from engine

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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F439 DHG is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F439 DHG, 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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F439 DHG is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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