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K343 UKL

1993 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,040 mi
Last recorded161,040 miles
Recorded on21 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer89,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK343 UKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2017 161,040 miles
Pass 22 May 2016 153,573 miles
Pass 17 May 2015 145,546 miles
Pass 18 May 2014 138,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 131,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2012 124,407 miles
Fail 13 May 2012 124,407 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 May 2011 117,532 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2011 117,532 miles
Pass 16 May 2010 111,811 miles
Pass 17 May 2009 102,430 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 96,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn almost to excess

Fail 23 Apr 2008 96,267 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn almost to excess

Pass 18 May 2007 93,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn almost to excess.

Fail 17 May 2007 93,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn almost to excess

passenger front door hits the front wing when opened.

Pass 15 May 2006 90,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear body damaged.

Fail 9 May 2006 90,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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K343 UKL is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 K343 UKL, 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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K343 UKL is a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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