MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI LANCERs year 1991

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Pass percent:52.93%

(The average a petrol MITSUBISHI LANCER year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:2,014 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	220
Brake pipe excessively corroded	213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	153
Headlamp aim out of alignment	131
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	84
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	63
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	56
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	50
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	44
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	43
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	38
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	38
Registration plate issues	35
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	33
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	32
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	28
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	28
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	24
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	18
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	17
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Windscreen has damage	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	220
Brake pipe excessively corroded	213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	153
Headlamp aim out of alignment	131
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	84
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	63
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	56
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	50
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	44
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	43
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	38
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	38
Registration plate issues	35
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	33
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	32
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	28
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	28
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	24
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	18
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	17
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Windscreen has damage	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI LANCERs year 1991

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