MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,228 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
exhaust loud
road wheels slightly protrude wheel arch
slight play in steering collum
suspension stiff
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust loud
road wheels slightly protrude wheel arch
slight play in steering collum
suspension stiff
Nearside Front road wheel bent
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Bumper insecure ()
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres badly perished and split on inner sidewalls
brake warning lamp on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front road wheel bent
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Bumper insecure ()
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres badly perished and split on inner sidewalls
brake warning lamp on
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XFH 298X is a 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 30,228 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 XFH 298X, 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 44 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XFH 298X registered?
XFH 298X is a 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 July 1982.
Is XFH 298X safe to buy?
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