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L483 VDE

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,974 mi
Last recorded180,974 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL483 VDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 180,974 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 172,930 miles

General corrosion evident under vehicle.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 164,741 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 164,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 156,340 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 148,263 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 138,998 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 138,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 129,434 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 129,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 116,506 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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L483 VDE is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L483 VDE, 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 L483 VDE registered?

L483 VDE is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L483 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L483 VDE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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