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L165 FDC

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

216,884 mi
Last recorded216,884 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 FDC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 216,884 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2016 212,311 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 28 Dec 2016 212,311 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 201,124 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 201,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 180,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Nov 2014 180,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Dec 2013 159,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 159,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 140,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 119,148 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 97,757 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,914 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,729 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,922 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 51,115 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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L165 FDC is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 L165 FDC, 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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L165 FDC is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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