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F925 KWV

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,810 mi
Last recorded118,810 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF925 KWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 118,810 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 118,554 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 116,919 miles

offside front brake slight bind

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2011 116,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake slight bind

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 112,374 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front and rear brake backplates corroded.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 112,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front and rear brake backplates corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 107,660 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 107,660 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 103,565 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 103,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 99,072 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 99,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 93,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 93,571 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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F925 KWV is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F925 KWV, 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 F925 KWV registered?

F925 KWV is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 January 1989.

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