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M968 CAF

1995 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,775 mi
Last recorded170,775 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer89,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM968 CAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2009 170,775 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 156,082 miles

front discs corroded

imbalance of 35% between rear brakes

nearside and offside front chassis and cross member corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to become noisy

radiator in very poor condition

unable to inspect condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

windscreen wiper wheel boxes worn

Pass 10 Mar 2007 139,824 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 128,911 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 128,304 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside

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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M968 CAF is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver 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 M968 CAF, 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 M968 CAF registered?

M968 CAF is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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