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F716 ECC

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,121 mi
Last recorded67,121 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF716 ECC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,121 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 65,328 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 65,296 miles

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

Near side indicater repeat light insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,495 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 62,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,560 miles

Front brake discs rusting. †Front exhaust section rusted and blowing slightly.

Pass 29 Apr 2006 56,358 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 56,358 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and centre exhaust sections corroded and blowing slightly. †Front discs corroded on inner faces. †Poss water leak starting on engine.

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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F716 ECC is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F716 ECC, 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 F716 ECC registered?

F716 ECC is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is F716 ECC safe to buy?

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