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J126 MMC

1992 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,734 mi
Last recorded121,734 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer88,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ126 MMC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 121,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 121,624 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 24 Sep 2011 117,818 miles

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

Fuel filler neck rusty

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Slight noise from rear offside wheel bearing

Fail 27 Aug 2011 117,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

slight noise rear offside wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 115,964 miles

front nearside tyre close to limit worn smooth inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2010 115,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front nearside tyre close to limit worn smooth inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2009 110,669 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 108,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 108,508 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 106,881 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

slight blow from back box

Pass 8 May 2006 105,562 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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J126 MMC is a 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 88,596 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 J126 MMC, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J126 MMC is a 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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