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G533 TFC

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Brown Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,466 mi
Last recorded160,466 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG533 TFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 160,466 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 143,780 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2009 143,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 127,674 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2008 127,639 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2006 109,410 miles

front inner saddle bushes perrished and worn

Pass 13 Jan 2006 100,295 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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G533 TFC is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Brown with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G533 TFC, 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 G533 TFC registered?

G533 TFC is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 October 1989.

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