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J743 RMJ

1992 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,164 mi
Last recorded116,164 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer88,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ743 RMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 116,164 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 116,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 109,675 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 109,659 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

heavy corrosion to steel brake pipes at o/s/f,o/s/rear and n/s/rear suspension struts.

n/s/rear service and parking braking brake noisey when operated.

o/s/rear tyre is in poor condition with deep cracking and a nail in centre of tread also worn to approx 2.0mm overall.

rearwiper blade has no wiping edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2005 104,241 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 104,241 miles

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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

o/s number plate lamp is dim.

steel brake pipe is showing some corrosion.

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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J743 RMJ is a 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J743 RMJ, 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 J743 RMJ registered?

J743 RMJ is a 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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