MOT Status
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130,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
sill covers fitted
All steering and suspension corroded
Front coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel cap seal deteriorating
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle is under sealed
brake pipes heavily under sealed
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
fuel cap seal beginning to perish
vehicle has been under sealed
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s (2.2.C.1c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
fuel cap seal beginning to perish
vehicle has been under sealed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)
all steering and suspension components has light corrosion
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
front and rear subframes has light corrosion
fuel pipes has light corrosion
gear box has slight leak
n/s o/s front wheels has slight bind
petrol cap rubber perishing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too high n/s o/s (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.2.C.1c)
all steering and suspension components has light corrosion
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
front and rear subframes has light corrosion
fuel pipes has light corrosion
gear box has slight leak
n/s o/s front wheels has slight bind
petrol cap rubber perishing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all rear chasis and boot floor corroded
all rear suspension pescribed area corroded
all steering and suspension components has light corrosion
brake servo his light corrosion
front disc's scoard and pitted
front mcfursen struts corroded
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
handbrake close to reseve travel
n/s o/s front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriating
n/s o/s front tyres perishing
o/s/f seat belt slow returning
petrol cap rubber perishing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
handbrake close to reseve travel
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all rear chasis and boot floor corroded
all rear suspension pescribed area corroded
all steering and suspension components has light corrosion
brake servo his light corrosion
front disc's scoard and pitted
front mcfursen struts corroded
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
n/s o/s front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriating
n/s o/s front tyres perishing
o/s/f seat belt slow returning
petrol cap rubber perishing
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all steering and suspension components a corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
feul pipes neck a corroded
gear box has oil leek
n/s o/s rear tyres a wearing inner side
petrol cap rubber is d/t
rear feul pipes a corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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L329 NBV is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 L329 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.
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L329 NBV is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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