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L8 TDN

1994 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,510 mi
Last recorded138,510 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer84,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 TDN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 138,510 miles

General under body surface rust

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 137,414 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 137,386 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 137,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both rear steel [greased] brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 135,238 miles

exhaust flange center to rear leaking

nsf sidelight dim

securing bolt for petrol filler neck broken

Fail 26 Jul 2013 135,236 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake performance not done due to leaking osr caliper

exhaust flange center to rear leaking

nsf sidelight bulb working but dim

securing bolt for petrol filler neck broken

Fail 20 Jul 2013 135,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brake performance not done due to leaking osr caliper

exhaust flange center to rear leaking

nsf sidelight bulb working but dim

securing bolt for petrol filler neck broken

Pass 19 Jul 2010 131,020 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 130,984 miles

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

N/S INNER CV JOINT GAITER HAS SPLIT IN HALF

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 122,487 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 114,912 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 111,830 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 111,830 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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L8 TDN is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L8 TDN, 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 L8 TDN registered?

L8 TDN is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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