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J133 MDY

1992 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,132 mi
Last recorded59,132 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer88,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ133 MDY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 59,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,596 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,442 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 57,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 56,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,470 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,408 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 55,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 54,441 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 54,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 53,188 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)

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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J133 MDY is a 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J133 MDY, 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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What year was J133 MDY registered?

J133 MDY is a 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 May 1992.

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