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Q970NTM

1989 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,665 mi
Last recorded140,665 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer90,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ970NTM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 140,665 miles

Nearside Front headlight cracked

Nearside sill corroding

Offside sill corroding

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Sep 2014 139,660 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 139,642 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 139,273 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 139,273 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 138,346 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 137,755 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 137,755 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 136,945 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 136,551 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 134,951 miles

both outer sills show sign's of corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2008 134,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both outer sills show sign's of corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2007 132,906 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 131,056 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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Q970NTM is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 90,824 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 Q970NTM, 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 37 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q970NTM registered?

Q970NTM is a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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