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M59 UBU

1995 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,988 mi
Last recorded152,988 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer89,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM59 UBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 152,988 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 152,971 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 152,811 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 152,808 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak and no catalyst (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 152,566 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 152,115 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 150,742 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 148,949 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 148,949 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 147,149 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 141,860 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery stay missing

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 19 Jul 2014 141,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery stay missing

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 22 May 2013 141,413 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 134,766 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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M59 UBU is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M59 UBU, 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.

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M59 UBU is a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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