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F443 OPC

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,461 mi
Last recorded53,461 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF443 OPC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 53,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 47,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,477 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,174 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,975 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 43,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

both front anti roll bar/body bushes worn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,695 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,414 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 43,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 42,377 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,377 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,956 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 40,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,036 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 39,109 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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F443 OPC is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F443 OPC, 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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F443 OPC is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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