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J316 LDL

1992 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,362 mi
Last recorded84,362 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer88,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ316 LDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 84,362 miles

Body has slight corrosion front valance / both rear outer sills / nearside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge / perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 2.0mm / heavily worn on inner edges / perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 84,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion front valance / both rear outer sills / nearside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge / perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 2.0mm / heavily worn on inner edges / perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,247 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint / deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge / starting to perish in tread

Fail 1 May 2015 71,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on outer sill panels and front cross member

Pass 1 May 2015 71,595 miles

corrosion on outer sill panels and front cross member

Pass 21 May 2014 68,979 miles

BOTH rear brakes slightly grabbing, slightly juddering and are slightly out of balance.

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 66,244 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 62,280 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Rear (both) tyres perished/cracked on walls.

Fail 28 May 2012 62,275 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Rear (both) tyres perished/cracked on walls.

Pass 27 May 2011 57,457 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 52,883 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 49,388 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 49,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 44,610 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 44,610 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 39,257 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 36,436 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 36,436 miles

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

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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J316 LDL is a 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J316 LDL, 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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J316 LDL is a 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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