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L344 FHG

1994 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,852 mi
Last recorded96,852 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer84,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL344 FHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,852 miles

Oil leak

both front suspension arms corroded

corrosion both outer sills

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2013 96,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front suspension arms corroded

corrosion both outer sills

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,812 miles

Oil leak

offside rear side light has only 50% of it working

Fail 16 Nov 2011 90,805 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear side light has only 50% of it working

Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,890 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished on main tread

Fail 17 Dec 2010 86,880 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre perished on main tread

Pass 4 Feb 2010 83,005 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 82,997 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 81,931 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,441 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 80,441 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 79,184 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 79,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 78,069 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 78,069 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L344 FHG is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,597cc 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 L344 FHG, 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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L344 FHG is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 March 1994.

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