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M495 FTY

1994 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,697 mi
Last recorded61,697 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer84,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM495 FTY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,697 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 52,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,055 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,063 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to steering and suspention

offside and nearside rear chassis legs dented

Fail 26 Jul 2007 42,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside rear chassis dented

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to steering and suspention

nearside rear chassis dented

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 33,753 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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M495 FTY is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 M495 FTY, 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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What year was M495 FTY registered?

M495 FTY is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 September 1994.

Is M495 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M495 FTY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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