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G170 TCJ

1990 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

66,163 mi
Last recorded66,163 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer85,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG170 TCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2007 66,163 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 63,644 miles

Hole in n/s headlight on main beam lens, not affecting beam image at moment.

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 63,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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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G170 TCJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 85,824 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 G170 TCJ, 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 36 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G170 TCJ registered?

G170 TCJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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