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G898 XDL

1990 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,589 mi
Last recorded107,589 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer85,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 XDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 107,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 103,745 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre advance perishing on walls

Pass 17 Aug 2007 100,326 miles

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

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

advise-nearside rear tyre perished and cracking around sidewalls

Fail 17 Aug 2007 100,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise-nearside rear tyre perished and cracking around sidewalls

Pass 18 Nov 2006 99,289 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 99,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 96,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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G898 XDL is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G898 XDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G898 XDL registered?

G898 XDL is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is G898 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G898 XDL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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