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L940 SYJ

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,602 mi
Last recorded84,602 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL940 SYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 84,602 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 84,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 83,753 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 83,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 82,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 81,955 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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L940 SYJ is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L940 SYJ, 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 L940 SYJ registered?

L940 SYJ is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 November 1993.

Is L940 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L940 SYJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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