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G617 UPX

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,926 mi
Last recorded77,926 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG617 UPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 77,926 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 75,696 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 74,314 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 72,654 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,446 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,854 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 61,323 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,918 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,164 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 51,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,661 miles

Deep cut to nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 2 May 2014 48,386 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2014 48,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres cracked and worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,104 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,210 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 32,210 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,377 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,535 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,782 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,434 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,050 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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G617 UPX is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G617 UPX, 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 G617 UPX registered?

G617 UPX is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 November 1989.

Is G617 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G617 UPX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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