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M978 XJE

1995 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,732 mi
Last recorded158,732 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer89,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 XJE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 158,732 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 158,194 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 158,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 May 2016 155,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 140,925 miles

track rod ends not standard

Fail 21 Apr 2014 128,982 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 128,982 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 128,550 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 128,836 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 123,707 miles

Off side front steering rack gator is starting to deteriorate

slight room in off side front top suspension mount

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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M978 XJE is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 M978 XJE, 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 M978 XJE registered?

M978 XJE is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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