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G836 VJN

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,640 mi
Last recorded101,640 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG836 VJN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2006 101,640 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 101,418 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brakes may need attention, 10% imbalance,o/s low.

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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G836 VJN is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G836 VJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G836 VJN registered?

G836 VJN is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 August 1989.

Is G836 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G836 VJN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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