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H494 MBL

1991 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,790 mi
Last recorded108,790 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer92,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH494 MBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 108,790 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 108,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills showing slight corrosion

front brake discs have wear lips

o/s mirror unit slightly damaged

slight damage to the rear

Pass 24 Jun 2008 92,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 88,672 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 88,672 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 79,527 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 79,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H494 MBL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H494 MBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H494 MBL registered?

H494 MBL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 May 1991.

Is H494 MBL safe to buy?

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