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L140 NAW

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,308 mi
Last recorded198,308 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 NAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 198,308 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 194,443 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 194,443 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 189,086 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 189,086 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 184,156 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 175,297 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 175,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 162,176 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 162,175 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 150,187 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 132,838 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 132,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 111,372 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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L140 NAW is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L140 NAW, 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 L140 NAW registered?

L140 NAW is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L140 NAW safe to buy?

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