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G553 XDF

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Brown Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,723 mi
Last recorded86,723 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG553 XDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,723 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot deteriorating

both rear inner lower wheel arches rusted and holed, not testable area

front anti roll bar to body bushes worn

fuel pipes getting rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

slight front brake judder

suspension springs rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,306 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly deteriorated

check front brakes for slight judder

front anti roll bar to body bushes worn

fuel pipes getting rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear inner wheel arches rusted and holed, not testable area

suspension springs rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2020 86,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly deteriorated

check front brakes for slight judder

front anti roll bar to body bushes worn

fuel pipes getting rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear inner wheel arches rusted and holed, not testable area

suspension springs rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,510 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Outer CV boot deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner rear wheel arch rusted & holed, not testable area

check front brakes for slight judder

front anti roll bar to body bushes worn/play

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

suspension springs rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2019 85,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area behind rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Outer CV boot deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner rear wheel arch rusted & holed, not testable area

check front brakes for slight judder

front anti roll bar to body bushes worn/play

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

suspension springs rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2018 84,296 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear rear inner wheel arch rusted & holed, not testable area

check for slight front brake judder

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 19 Jul 2018 84,296 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear rear inner wheel arch rusted & holed, not testable area

check for slight front brake judder

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2017 82,596 miles

suspension springs rusty

Nearside condensation in headlight, pattern OK

Offside Rear rear of inner wheel arch rusted & holed, not testable area

check front brakes for slight judder

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

play/wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,174 miles

Front check for slight brake judder

front anti roll bar to sub-frame mounting bushes worn

suspension springs rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check front brakes for slight judder

suspension springs rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2015 79,559 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check front brakes for slight judder

suspension springs rusty

top of o/s rear inner wheel arch getting rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2014 77,627 miles

Area behind rear of rear wheel arch rusted but not testable area

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear of n/s sill/wheel arch getting rusty

Springs rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,627 miles

Area behind rear of rear wheel arch rusted but not testable area

Rear of n/s sill/wheel arch getting rusty

Springs rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

area behind rear of o/s rear wheel arch rusted and holed, not testable area

rear of n/s sill/wheel arch getting rusty

suspension springs rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2012 73,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

area behind o/s rear inner arch/behind corner of bumper rusted and holed not testable area

n/s rear sill/inner arch area getting rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2012 73,894 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

area behind o/s rear inner arch/behind corner of bumper rusted and holed not testable area

n/s rear sill/inner arch area getting rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,201 miles

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

radiator deteriorating/slight leak

rear end of sills/wheelarches getting rusty

slight play in front anti roll bar mountings

suspension springs getting rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2011 72,201 miles

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

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

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

radiator deteriorating/slight leak

rear end of sills/wheelarches getting rusty

slight play in front anti roll bar mountings

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,542 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

engine radiator deteriorating

slight play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,852 miles

NOTE engine radiator deteriorating

NOTE plastic covers fitted

slight play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,267 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,867 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear of o/s & n/s outer sills getting rusty

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2006 62,415 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front tyre very low on inner edge

o/s outer sill getting rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2005 60,729 miles

o/s outer sill getting rusty

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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G553 XDF is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Brown with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G553 XDF, 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 G553 XDF registered?

G553 XDF is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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