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M338 HPF

1994 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,610 mi
Last recorded59,610 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer84,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 HPF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 59,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

exhaust rear corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,818 miles

Left hand rear tyre just 2.9 mm

Pin hole in left hand front outer drive shaft boot

Fail 14 Jul 2015 56,816 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Left hand rear tyre just 2.9 mm

Pin hole in left hand front outer drive shaft boot

Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,461 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 55,429 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Lefthand rear silencer mounting broken

Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,819 miles

Cracks in front number plate

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,117 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,688 miles

Cracks in front number plate

Offside door trim loose

Pass 16 Jul 2010 48,889 miles

Crack in front number plate

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,507 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 46,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,982 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,479 miles

Corrosion on exhaust front pipe

Crack in front number plate

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,919 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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M338 HPF is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M338 HPF, 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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M338 HPF is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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