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L329 NBV

1994 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,133 mi
Last recorded130,133 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer84,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL329 NBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 130,133 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 130,131 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 129,967 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 125,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 120,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 115,521 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 115,520 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 115,505 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,822 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 108,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,037 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 108,031 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 108,026 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 105,400 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 105,400 miles

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?

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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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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