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H439 FAF

1990 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,103 mi
Last recorded143,103 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer85,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH439 FAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 143,103 miles

oil leak to engine

plastic sill covers fitted

front brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Feb 2009 113,103 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front brake pads getting low

oil leak to engine

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2008 108,017 miles

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

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

front top spring mounts getting deteriorated

o/s/f spring getting weak

Fail 3 Mar 2008 108,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front top spring mounts getting deteriorated

o/s/f spring getting weak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 103,234 miles

All 4 shocks will require attention before next MOT † †General condition (service) Poor

Fail 26 Feb 2007 103,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Remaining 3 tyres nearing limit and showing signs of sidewall perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2006 99,480 miles

The following will need attention before next MOT; † †Rear bearings. † †Rear suspension bushes. † †Tyres

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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H439 FAF is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H439 FAF, 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 H439 FAF registered?

H439 FAF is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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