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K71 TDG

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,846 mi
Last recorded209,846 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK71 TDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 209,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to both rear light lenses and boot and n/s/f indicator lense

Fail 9 Apr 2009 209,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r inner wing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to both inner/outer sill panels and corrosion to front /rear suspension componants

damage to both rear light lenses and boot and n/s/f indicator lense

Pass 7 Apr 2008 197,810 miles

both outter sills corroded

both rear light lens cracked

engine has oil leaks

slight damage to boot lid

slight damage to nearside front indicator lens

Pass 14 Apr 2007 187,378 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 187,175 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front of bonnet corroded

surface corrosion to offside and nearside sills

Pass 3 Mar 2006 175,929 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 175,630 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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K71 TDG is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K71 TDG, 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 K71 TDG registered?

K71 TDG is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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