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L789 ARU

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

109,249 mi
Last recorded109,249 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 ARU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 109,249 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2008 109,247 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2008 109,129 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 105,541 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 105,541 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 102,357 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 102,332 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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L789 ARU is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 L789 ARU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L789 ARU registered?

L789 ARU is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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