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G785 VFJ

1990 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1836cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,639 mi
Last recorded101,639 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer85,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG785 VFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,836cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 101,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 100,124 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 100,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 98,269 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 96,441 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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G785 VFJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,836cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G785 VFJ, 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 G785 VFJ registered?

G785 VFJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 May 1990.

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