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F518 VAD

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

119,692 mi
Last recorded119,692 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF518 VAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2010 119,692 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 119,296 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 119,278 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 118,442 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 118,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 117,495 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 117,473 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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F518 VAD 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 42.9%.

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 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 F518 VAD, 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 F518 VAD registered?

F518 VAD is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F518 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F518 VAD shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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