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H572 WYJ

1990 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1836cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,629 mi
Last recorded127,629 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer85,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH572 WYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,836cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2022 127,629 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam on with side lights both front (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 125,727 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 134,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 123,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 122,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 122,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 119,856 miles

corrosion o/s/r

Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,536 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 117,536 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 114,849 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 112,375 miles

corrsion on off side rear inner wing

Fail 23 Jul 2015 112,367 miles

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

corrsion on off side rear inner wing

Pass 4 Aug 2014 109,602 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 May 2014 109,377 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,242 miles

Cover sills fitted

Front number plate cracked

Poor headlamp images

Shock absorbers weak

Slight brake bind nearside front

Slight damage to offside rear seat belt

Steering and suspension rubber gaitors perishing/cracking

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to front tyre treads

Strong Advise:Offside front lower swivel gaitor weeping

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various minor oil leaks

Wet Test

Fail 11 Jun 2013 107,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Cover sills fitted

Front number plate cracked

Poor images

Shock absorbers weak

Slight brake bind nearside front

Slight damage to offside rear seat belt

Steering and suspension rubber gaitors perishing/cracking

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to front treads

Strong Advide:Offside front lower swivel gaitor weeping/damp

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 29 May 2013 107,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cover sills fitted

Front number plate cracked

Low fuel level

Perishment to offside rear tyre

Shock absorbers weak

Slight brake bind nearside front

Slight damage to offside rear seat belt

Steering and suspension rubber gaitors perishing/cracking

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advide:Offside front lower swivel gaitor weeping/damp

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2012 104,933 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2012 104,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 101,147 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Reduced effort recorded at O/S Parking brake

Pass 22 Dec 2005 99,344 miles

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

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

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

light corrosion present on o/s outer sill panel.

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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H572 WYJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,836cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 H572 WYJ, 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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H572 WYJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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