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K165 PKA

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,180 mi
Last recorded100,180 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 PKA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 100,180 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 98,080 miles

Coolant leak

n/s mirror glass cracked

repair to o/s mirror

Fail 29 Sep 2009 98,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

n/s mirror glass cracked

repair to o/s mirror

Pass 9 Sep 2008 94,128 miles

Rear bumper insecure

door mirror in poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2008 94,128 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

door mirror in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2007 91,085 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 91,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 85,876 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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K165 PKA is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 89,550 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 K165 PKA, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K165 PKA registered?

K165 PKA is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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