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L345 SCD

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,760 mi
Last recorded105,760 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL345 SCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 105,760 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

faint noise from offside rear wheel possible start of wheel bearing ?

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

sills covered by mouldings

slight damage to nearside doors but no jsgged edges

wheel trims fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2008 105,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

faint noise from offside rear wheel possible start of wheel bearing ?

sills covered by mouldings

slight damage to nearside doors but no jagged edges

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2007 100,873 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 100,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

wheel trims fitted

wiper pivots worn

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

movement on n/s/f seat , possible mounting fault

slight judder on n/s wiper

Pass 21 Mar 2006 95,964 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 95,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE BODY DAMAGE N/S

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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L345 SCD is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,597cc 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 L345 SCD, 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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L345 SCD is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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