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L71 LUX

1994 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,363 mi
Last recorded67,363 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer84,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 LUX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,341 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 67,341 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,760 miles

Exhaust rubber missing but system still supported.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front wiper split slightly on edges.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,179 miles

vehicle is a import

Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,757 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,235 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 61,229 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

offside front rackend has slight play!!

Pass 11 Dec 2008 61,218 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 61,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f rack end slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2007 61,113 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 60,136 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 60,136 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 LUX is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L71 LUX, 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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L71 LUX is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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