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G26 VFB

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Brown Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,032 mi
Last recorded11,032 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2006
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 VFB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2006 11,032 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 11,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 104,348 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 104,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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G26 VFB is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Brown with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G26 VFB, 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 G26 VFB registered?

G26 VFB is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 October 1989.

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