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N408 VAO

1995 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,316 mi
Last recorded111,316 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer89,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 VAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2008 111,316 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

D/S + N/S UPPER SILL AREA CORRODED IN PLACES

FLOOR CORRODED IN PLACES

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

OUTER LOWER SILLS CORRODED IN PLACES

RADIATOR VERY DETERIORATED

VEHICLE LAZY TO START

Pass 3 Aug 2007 107,935 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 99,704 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 99,662 miles

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

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

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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N408 VAO is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N408 VAO, 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 N408 VAO registered?

N408 VAO is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N408 VAO safe to buy?

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