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M286 OEL

1995 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,716 mi
Last recorded161,716 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer89,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 OEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 161,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 161,716 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 161,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2013 161,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 143,649 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 137,780 miles

all brake discs are quite rusty

both rear lower suspension arm outer bushes are worn

both rear tyres are wearing low

Fail 18 Jun 2011 137,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

all brake discs are quite rusty

both rear lower suspension arm outer bushes are worn

both rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2010 135,271 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inside edges

rear brake discs are a little worn

slight surface rusty on vehicles under body

Fail 23 Jan 2010 135,271 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres are worn on the inside edges

rear brake discs are a little worn

slight surface rusty on vehicles under body

Pass 9 Jan 2009 130,427 miles

both front brakes are a little rusty and worn

both rear brake discs are a little rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2007 122,421 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 122,421 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres inner side walls are cracking and splitting

Pass 14 Aug 2006 110,158 miles

brake discs are a little glazed all round

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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M286 OEL is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 89,845 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 M286 OEL, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M286 OEL is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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