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K434 WFJ

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,425 mi
Last recorded122,425 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK434 WFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 122,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both cv boots perished

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

exhaust rusty

needs tracking

stone chip windscreen

Fail 12 May 2010 122,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both cv boots perished

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

exhaust rusty

needs tracking

stone chip windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2009 119,611 miles

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

exhaust rusty

handbrake travel

Fail 10 Jun 2009 119,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

exhaust rusty

exhaust rusty

handbrake travel

slight exhaust blow at the rear at a repair

Pass 10 Jun 2008 113,643 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusty at rears

both rear indicators faded

exhaust system rusty and has slight chuff at rear joint etc

front cross member rusty

rear brakes slightly grabbing on

slight play at n/s power steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2008 113,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusty at rears

both rear indicators faded

exhaust system rusty and has slight chuff at rear joint etc

front cross member rusty

rear brakes slightly grabbing on

slight play at n/s power steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2007 105,835 miles

both front outer anti roll bar bushes perished

both rear indicators fading

brake pipe to o/s/r brake hose corroded

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/r mudflap loose

o/s/f tyre low pressure

Pass 7 Jun 2006 98,675 miles

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

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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K434 WFJ is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 89,550 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 K434 WFJ, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K434 WFJ registered?

K434 WFJ is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 April 1993.

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