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J840 FAH

1992 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,260 mi
Last recorded99,260 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer88,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ840 FAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,260 miles

Brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders corroded

Front brake pipes corroded to front flexys

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side front brake disc heavilly corroded on inner surface

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel arches corroded

slight bind on off side front brake

Pass 7 Apr 2011 95,309 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 95,268 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 91,026 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 91,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 86,738 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 86,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 82,232 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 82,124 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,700 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade worn.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Mar 2006 71,140 miles

both cv gaiters perished

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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J840 FAH 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 J840 FAH, 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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J840 FAH is a 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 June 1992.

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