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L726 HDV

1994 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,898 mi
Last recorded120,898 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer84,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL726 HDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 120,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid pipe near join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel tank filler pipes, corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 114,384 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

whole under body corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2024 114,382 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

whole under body corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 110,323 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear hand brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

general surface corrosion to all under side steering,suspension and subframe components

Pass 19 Aug 2022 110,298 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose nferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general surface corrosion to all under car components

Fail 18 Aug 2022 110,298 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose nferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general surface corrosion to all under car components

Pass 16 Sep 2021 110,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,274 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 110,154 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

rear hand brake performance has only just met requirement

Pass 24 Jul 2018 110,141 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 110,136 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

clutch fluid on minimum

Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,129 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 110,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 109,584 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 109,572 miles

Showing signs of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 109,422 miles

Under side of vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 109,419 miles

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

Under side of vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 109,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 108,733 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 108,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 104,858 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 104,858 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L726 HDV is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L726 HDV, 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 L726 HDV registered?

L726 HDV is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L726 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L726 HDV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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