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F838 TPR

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,311 mi
Last recorded101,311 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 TPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 101,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 99,896 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 98,428 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 98,428 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 96,671 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2009 96,671 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 94,803 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 94,784 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 93,154 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 93,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

radiator leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2006 91,411 miles

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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F838 TPR is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 F838 TPR, 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 F838 TPR registered?

F838 TPR is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F838 TPR safe to buy?

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