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F954 RDE

1988 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,295 mi
Last recorded66,295 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer88,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF954 RDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,797 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 61,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,004 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,153 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,332 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,562 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,244 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 44,244 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 41,297 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 41,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,006 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 39,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,834 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 36,821 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,739 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 33,739 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,864 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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F954 RDE is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F954 RDE, 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 F954 RDE registered?

F954 RDE is a 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 September 1988.

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The MOT history for F954 RDE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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