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H742 TCL

1991 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,387 mi
Last recorded74,387 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer92,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH742 TCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,387 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 74,387 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 72,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,112 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,141 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 69,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,032 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 67,032 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 65,445 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,445 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 62,455 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 62,455 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 61,414 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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H742 TCL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H742 TCL, 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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What year was H742 TCL registered?

H742 TCL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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