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L456 EBV

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,571 mi
Last recorded76,571 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL456 EBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,571 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 76,559 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 65,374 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,098 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 51,396 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,989 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,003 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 46,003 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,921 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,689 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 32,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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L456 EBV is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L456 EBV, 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 L456 EBV registered?

L456 EBV is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 October 1993.

Is L456 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L456 EBV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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