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H23 BMC

1990 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,936 mi
Last recorded39,936 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer85,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 BMC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,936 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 39,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,589 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,517 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 32,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust knocking

Fail 10 Sep 2013 30,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,457 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,436 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 30,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,341 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 30,341 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

os/f tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,937 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 29,371 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,371 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,184 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,669 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,126 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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H23 BMC is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 H23 BMC, 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

How do I check the history of H23 BMC?

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What year was H23 BMC registered?

H23 BMC is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 October 1990.

Is H23 BMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H23 BMC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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