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GFV 138S

1978 Mitsubishi Lancer

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,930 mi
Last recorded40,930 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFV 138S
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,930 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 40,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2017 40,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front both shock absorbers knocking on lifting with bar

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,910 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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GFV 138S is a 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GFV 138S, 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 48 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 GFV 138S registered?

GFV 138S is a 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 May 1978.

Is GFV 138S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFV 138S shows 4 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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