MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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F552 JBW is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 88,696 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 F552 JBW, 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 38 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F552 JBW registered?
F552 JBW is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 December 1988.
Is F552 JBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for F552 JBW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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