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L226 NBV

1994 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

64,699 mi
Last recorded64,699 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer84,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 NBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 64,699 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 64,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 64,376 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 64,376 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2005 134,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L226 NBV is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L226 NBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L226 NBV registered?

L226 NBV is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is L226 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L226 NBV shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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