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H526 GPE

1990 Mitsubishi Lancer

Brown Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,796 mi
Last recorded134,796 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer85,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH526 GPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2013 134,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

chip in windscreen

damp around brake servo/master cylinder, no visable leaks at time of test

front and rear number plates deteriorated but not likely to be misread

front brake discs inner faces pitted

front brake hoses perished

gear box oil leak

n/s front tyre low on tread and perished

n/s outer cv gaiter perished

n/s rear tyre low on tread, smooth on inner edge, heavily perished and has cuts

o/s front tyre perished

o/s outer cv gaiter weeping grease

o/s wiper blade split and linkage loose

rear section of exhaust supported by cable-tie, system secure at time of test

rear sills corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 128,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 125,827 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear outer sills covered by plastic trim

Pass 11 Sep 2010 123,072 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2009 120,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 116,698 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 112,711 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 108,876 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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H526 GPE is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer in Brown with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H526 GPE, 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 H526 GPE registered?

H526 GPE is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 October 1990.

Is H526 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H526 GPE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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