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G712 UPX

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Pink Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,111 mi
Last recorded93,111 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG712 UPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 93,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 91,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,266 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 90,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,187 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 88,187 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre has nail in side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,264 miles

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

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 28 Jul 2010 85,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Jul 2009 82,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 80,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Wall Rub Damged.

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 80,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Wall Rub Damged.

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 76,470 miles

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

a lot of noise from rear drums when testing brakes ,rear brake efforts are a pass

Pass 23 Jul 2007 76,470 miles

a lot of noise from rear drums when testing brakes ,rear brake efforts are a pass

Pass 2 Aug 2006 73,782 miles

Offside Door Mirror Slightly Loose On Mounting.

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

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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G712 UPX is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Pink with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G712 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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G712 UPX is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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