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M489 SMV

1995 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,192 mi
Last recorded108,192 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer89,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 SMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 108,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 108,114 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 107,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 107,612 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 107,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 105,338 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 105,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 104,039 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Hub components have rust

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 102,664 miles

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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M489 SMV is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 89,845 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M489 SMV, 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 31 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 M489 SMV registered?

M489 SMV is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M489 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M489 SMV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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