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L48 LAL

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,080 mi
Last recorded99,080 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 LAL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 99,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2010 97,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door mirror cracked but seviceable

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 16 Feb 2009 94,617 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2009 94,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2008 91,658 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 91,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 88,284 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 88,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

front number plate slight damage

n/s/rear tyre damage to side wall

Pass 13 Mar 2006 85,097 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 85,091 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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L48 LAL is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L48 LAL, 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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L48 LAL is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 September 1993.

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