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F533 MGX

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,829 mi
Last recorded67,829 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF533 MGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,829 miles

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

offside outer body panels damaged

offside rear lamp damaged

rear brakes squeaking / noisy

rear number plate letters distorted slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2008 64,509 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 63,185 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both nearside front & rear outer wall tyres damaged

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside paneol / body damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,185 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both nearside front & rear outer wall tyres damaged

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside paneol / body damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,419 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 61,419 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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F533 MGX is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F533 MGX, 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 F533 MGX registered?

F533 MGX is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F533 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F533 MGX 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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