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H949 JFL

1991 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,906 mi
Last recorded178,906 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer92,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH949 JFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 178,906 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 178,900 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 177,757 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 175,154 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 175,148 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine

Oil leak gearbox

Pass 25 Mar 2008 173,328 miles

LH and RH,Sill outer panels starting to corrode at rear

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode LH and RH

Pass 26 Mar 2007 169,675 miles

near side and off side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2006 164,008 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 164,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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H949 JFL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H949 JFL, 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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H949 JFL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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