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J912 PBC

1992 Mitsubishi Lancer

Brown Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,201 mi
Last recorded81,201 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer88,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ912 PBC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 81,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe at nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 76,230 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 76,201 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 69,234 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 68,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,209 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch/sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,528 miles

Offside Front Lower hole in wing

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,859 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,274 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 66,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,410 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,104 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,849 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 62,843 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 61,337 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,882 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,458 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,925 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,316 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 54,033 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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J912 PBC is a 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer in Brown with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J912 PBC, 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 J912 PBC registered?

J912 PBC is a 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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