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H279 GNF

1991 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,271 mi
Last recorded63,271 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer92,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 GNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 59,700 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 59,700 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,962 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 57,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,033 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 56,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2006 53,896 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 53,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2005 51,895 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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H279 GNF is a 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 92,290 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 H279 GNF, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H279 GNF registered?

H279 GNF is a 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 April 1991.

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