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M553 LYX

1995 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,393 mi
Last recorded59,393 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer89,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 LYX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,393 miles

front tyres damaged on sidewalls

Fail 10 Oct 2008 59,393 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres damaged on sidewalls

Pass 13 Oct 2007 55,712 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 55,712 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 50,531 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked slightly.

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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M553 LYX is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M553 LYX, 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 M553 LYX registered?

M553 LYX is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M553 LYX safe to buy?

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