MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI LANCERs year 1993

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Pass percent:54.43%

(The average a petrol MITSUBISHI LANCER year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:2,032 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	181
Registration plate lamp issues	171
Brake pipe excessively corroded	169
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	123
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	97
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	78
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	53
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	50
Registration plate issues	49
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	43
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	42
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	38
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	31
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	28
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	25
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	24
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	18
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	16
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	11
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Rear brake binding	6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	4
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	181
Registration plate lamp issues	171
Brake pipe excessively corroded	169
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	123
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	97
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	78
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	53
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	50
Registration plate issues	49
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	43
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	42
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	38
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	31
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	28
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	25
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	24
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	18
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	16
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	11
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Rear brake binding	6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	4
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI LANCERs year 1993

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