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L71 DBV

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,704 mi
Last recorded86,704 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 DBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,704 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,881 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 78,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear wheel bearings sound noisy but not rough & no excess play

Fail 23 Jul 2014 78,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,159 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 71,708 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 68,373 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 64,902 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 61,126 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 58,263 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 54,987 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 54,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 51,508 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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L71 DBV is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L71 DBV, 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 L71 DBV registered?

L71 DBV is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L71 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L71 DBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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