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K978 TDG

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,305 mi
Last recorded140,305 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 TDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 140,305 miles

blow on exhaust rear section

both front brake pipe to flex corroded

damage on nearside front tyre sidewall

damage on offside front wheel rim

offside rear tyre low on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 21 Mar 2011 140,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

blow on exhaust rear section

both front brake pipe to flex corroded

damage on nearside front tyre sidewall

damage on offside front wheel rim

offside rear tyre low on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 12 Mar 2010 138,183 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre low

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 12 Mar 2010 138,183 miles

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

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

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

both front metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre low

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 20 Mar 2009 136,273 miles

damage on offside front wheel inner rim

offside rear tyre wearing low and cracking

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 12 Mar 2008 134,681 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding close to limit

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 14 Mar 2007 132,173 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 132,173 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 128,669 miles

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

corrosion on nearside rear floor

slight wear in offside front drop link

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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K978 TDG is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K978 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 K978 TDG registered?

K978 TDG is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K978 TDG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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