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L557 RMG

1994 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,921 mi
Last recorded95,921 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer84,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 RMG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 95,921 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 95,921 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 90,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 May 2009 90,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 85,772 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 85,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007 82,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 82,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 78,935 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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L557 RMG is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 84,040 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 L557 RMG, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L557 RMG registered?

L557 RMG is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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