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H281 FPL

1990 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,302 mi
Last recorded83,302 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer85,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH281 FPL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 83,302 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 83,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 790,658 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,976 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 74,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,753 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 65,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,185 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,001 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,935 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,096 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 50,841 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,111 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2006 49,719 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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H281 FPL is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H281 FPL, 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.

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What year was H281 FPL registered?

H281 FPL is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 September 1990.

Is H281 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H281 FPL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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