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L746 UMB

1994 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,551 mi
Last recorded134,551 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer84,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL746 UMB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2013 134,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 129,558 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 129,554 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2011 126,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Paintwork badly faded.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 126,005 miles

Oil leak

Paintwork badly faded.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 123,253 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 123,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2009 120,568 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 115,334 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2007 115,332 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2006 108,902 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 108,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L746 UMB is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L746 UMB, 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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L746 UMB is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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