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L648 SDY

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,207 mi
Last recorded94,207 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL648 SDY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 94,207 miles

advised exhaust braket rear box corroded

advised slight corrosion front discs

Fail 24 Aug 2009 94,207 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advised exhaust braket rear box corroded

advised slight corrosion front discs

Pass 2 Jun 2008 72,613 miles

advised front shock weak

advised slight blow on middel box

advised slight roungness nsr bearing

Fail 28 May 2008 72,464 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

advised front shock weak

advised slight blow on middel box

Pass 21 May 2007 55,035 miles

advised osf tyre low on tread on in side

advised rear box braket broken

advised slight play roll bar bushes

advised unabel to check nsf seatbelt as child seat fitted

advised uneven wear nsf tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,064 miles

Both offside tyres, cut out on edges.

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

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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L648 SDY is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L648 SDY, 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 L648 SDY registered?

L648 SDY is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 November 1993.

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