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G43 ADF

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,274 mi
Last recorded131,274 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG43 ADF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 131,274 miles

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

both front brake hoses starting to perrish

both rear brake hoses starting to perrish

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear tyre sidewall perrished

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Dec 2007 131,274 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses starting to perrish

both rear brake hoses starting to perrish

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear tyre sidewall perrished

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Nov 2006 130,117 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 130,117 miles

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

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

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

1 x offside rear sidelight not working

offside rear tyre perished

rear number slightly obscured

unable to open nearside rear door from inside or outside

Pass 23 Nov 2005 128,874 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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G43 ADF is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G43 ADF, 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 G43 ADF registered?

G43 ADF is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 December 1989.

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