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G397 RFC

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,665 mi
Last recorded104,665 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 RFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 104,665 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 104,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 104,666 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off to the right not left (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan next to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 104,602 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 104,409 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective image getting poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 103,979 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between too hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output reduced slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 103,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe repaired with tape - suspect short life (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Wet in lamp (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer - repaired with tape, suspect short life (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 103,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Wet in lamp (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer - repaired with tape, suspect short life (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 102,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 102,448 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 101,551 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,626 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 99,592 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 98,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 96,212 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 95,068 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 95,068 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 93,569 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 93,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 92,005 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 90,514 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 87,250 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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G397 RFC is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G397 RFC, 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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G397 RFC is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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