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M749 ELC

1995 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,619 mi
Last recorded92,619 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer89,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM749 ELC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,619 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,820 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 79,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 70,350 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 70,343 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,894 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 66,894 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 59,250 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 81,351 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 81,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M749 ELC is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M749 ELC, 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 M749 ELC registered?

M749 ELC is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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