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L937 XGV

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,040 mi
Last recorded108,040 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL937 XGV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 108,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 99,740 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 99,740 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 89,838 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 89,838 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 89,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level on minimum

Pass 12 Oct 2006 77,714 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 77,430 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 71,517 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 71,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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L937 XGV is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L937 XGV, 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.

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What year was L937 XGV registered?

L937 XGV is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 November 1993.

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