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G556 GCT

1990 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,929 mi
Last recorded126,929 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer85,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG556 GCT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 126,929 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 121,931 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 121,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 119,968 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 119,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 119,824 miles

both rear outer sills corroeded slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2009 119,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 119,508 miles

advice not loaded on this machine but same as origional test!

Fail 16 Apr 2008 119,508 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

pipes to both front flexis greased

Pass 15 Mar 2007 117,862 miles

pipes to front require greasing

Pass 13 Apr 2006 113,230 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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G556 GCT is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 85,824 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 G556 GCT, 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 36 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G556 GCT registered?

G556 GCT is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G556 GCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G556 GCT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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