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L981 MFC

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

140,806 mi
Last recorded140,806 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 MFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2007 140,806 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 136,838 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 136,820 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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L981 MFC is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L981 MFC, 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 L981 MFC registered?

L981 MFC is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L981 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L981 MFC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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