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L154 CTA

1994 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,417 mi
Last recorded120,417 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer84,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL154 CTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 120,417 miles

corrosion front crossmember

corrosion outer sills

o/s/f cv-boot perishing

oil leak engine

pitting front discs

slight play in inner steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2011 120,417 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion front crossmember

corrosion outer sills

o/s/f cv-boot perishing

oil leak engine

pitting front discs

slight play in inner steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2010 115,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres borderline pass worn inner edges

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2010 115,374 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres borderline pass worn inner edges

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2009 106,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 106,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 97,004 miles

bit of play in steering rack

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot deep cracking

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside front to rear brake corroding

power steering pump slightly damp

rust ocurring both outer sills at rear

rust ocurring nearside rear arch at front

some brake pipes furring

Fail 23 Jul 2007 97,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

bit of play in steering rack

both front tyres worn raised tread areas

both outer sills at rear corroding

both rear tyres 1.6mm

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot deep cracking

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear arch at front corroding

ofside front to rear brake pipe corroding

power steering pump slightly damp

some brake pipes furring

Pass 24 Jul 2006 92,948 miles

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

Front tyre's worn on inner edges,raised traed

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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L154 CTA is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 84,040 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 L154 CTA, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L154 CTA registered?

L154 CTA is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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