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N526 RPR

1995 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,827 mi
Last recorded87,827 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer89,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 RPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 87,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 82,271 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2011 82,271 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2010 70,694 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 70,686 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,592 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 61,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 58,219 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,219 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 55,156 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

small crack front no plate

Fail 8 Nov 2007 55,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

small crack front no plate

Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,718 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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N526 RPR is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N526 RPR, 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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N526 RPR is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 October 1995.

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