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M896 EFH

1994 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

101,898 mi
Last recorded101,898 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer84,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 EFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2007 101,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 87,652 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 87,652 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 74,286 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 74,286 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

boot struts defective

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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M896 EFH is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 M896 EFH, 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 M896 EFH registered?

M896 EFH is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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