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H979 KAD

1991 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,261 mi
Last recorded174,261 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer92,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH979 KAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2008 174,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 158,921 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nail in the osr tyre

no centre seat belt fitted at time of test

osf seat belt twisted slow to retract

Fail 13 Aug 2007 158,508 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

no centre rear seat belt fitted at time of test

offside front seat belt twisted, slow to retract

Pass 8 Sep 2006 149,956 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (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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H979 KAD is a 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H979 KAD, 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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H979 KAD is a 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 April 1991.

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