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F896 MCD

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,379 mi
Last recorded147,379 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF896 MCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 147,379 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 140,357 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 140,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 131,820 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 131,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F896 MCD is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver 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 F896 MCD, 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 F896 MCD registered?

F896 MCD is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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