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F538 OBK

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,379 mi
Last recorded86,379 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF538 OBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 86,379 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

burning oil

Fail 26 Jan 2008 86,379 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 84,376 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2007 84,376 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 81,418 miles

imbalance front brakes slight

osf seat worn

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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F538 OBK is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F538 OBK, 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 F538 OBK registered?

F538 OBK is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F538 OBK safe to buy?

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