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M992 EWY

1995 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,239 mi
Last recorded132,239 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer89,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM992 EWY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 132,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear sills damaged

brake pipes coated

sills corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 130,420 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 127,821 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 127,819 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 125,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 125,096 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 121,184 miles

cover sills fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 116,410 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 110,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust cat clamped on with boltsa and large washers

Fail 23 Apr 2009 110,992 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust cat clamped on with boltsa and large washers

Pass 22 Apr 2008 103,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust fouling prop shaft, gearshift and rear subframe

Fail 21 Apr 2008 103,001 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust fouling gearshift, rear subframe and prop shaft

Fail 16 Apr 2008 102,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust fouling gearshift, rear subframe and prop shaft

Pass 7 Apr 2007 92,896 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 83,537 miles

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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M992 EWY is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M992 EWY, 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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M992 EWY is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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