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H718 BUF

1991 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,564 mi
Last recorded44,564 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer92,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH718 BUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 44,564 miles

rear fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,266 miles

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

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

offside rear fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2012 42,342 miles

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

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,407 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 41,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,646 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 39,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,194 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)

offside rear fog lamp lens damaged

rear brake shoes sound worn

slight scratch to eindscreen

Fail 5 Jan 2010 39,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear fog lamp lens damaged

rear brake shoes sound worn

slight scratch to eindscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,710 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2008 38,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,709 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 37,706 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,488 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 36,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 34,690 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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H718 BUF is a 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 H718 BUF, 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.

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H718 BUF is a 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 March 1991.

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