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L586 ASU

1994 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,194 mi
Last recorded89,194 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer84,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL586 ASU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,137 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 89,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 70,000 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 70,000 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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L586 ASU is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L586 ASU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L586 ASU registered?

L586 ASU is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is L586 ASU safe to buy?

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