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M338 VAR

1995 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,193 mi
Last recorded144,193 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2006
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer89,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 VAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2006 144,193 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 143,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 VAR is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M338 VAR, 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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What year was M338 VAR registered?

M338 VAR is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 March 1995.

Is M338 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M338 VAR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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