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K521 FWG

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,414 mi
Last recorded120,414 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK521 FWG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 120,414 miles

Nearside front brake hose pipe slightly twisted

Offside and Nearside front and rear suspension mounting area in poor condition

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn close to legal limite

Offside and Nearside sill have plastic covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2008 116,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to inspect inside of boot

underside o vehicle is genarally rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2007 111,673 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 111,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2006 106,150 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 106,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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K521 FWG is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K521 FWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K521 FWG registered?

K521 FWG is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 January 1993.

Is K521 FWG safe to buy?

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