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G689 TBM

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,149 mi
Last recorded98,149 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG689 TBM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 98,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch shock absorber & spring mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

covers inside boot obscuring part of inspection

Fail 19 Jul 2016 97,986 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

covers inside boot obscuring part of inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2015 97,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 97,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,500 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both door sills covered with trims

Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,261 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 97,261 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 97,031 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2011 86,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 96,676 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 96,186 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 96,186 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 94,021 miles

CAR UNDERSIDE SHOWING RUST IN SILL AREA....

Fail 14 Jul 2009 94,021 miles

CAR UNDERSIDE SHOWING RUST IN SILL AREA....

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 91,774 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 91,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 89,070 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 87,047 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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G689 TBM is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G689 TBM, 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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G689 TBM is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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