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XFH 298X

1982 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,228 mi
Last recorded30,228 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer30,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFH 298X
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 30,228 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 30,228 miles

exhaust loud

road wheels slightly protrude wheel arch

slight play in steering collum

suspension stiff

Fail 23 Jul 2019 30,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 30,228 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 30,228 miles

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?

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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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?

The MOT history for XFH 298X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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