1988 Mitsubishi 1.6L Petrol · E45 LHG
1988 Mitsubishi (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 216,427 km. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 216,427 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E45 LHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 216,427 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E45 LHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mitsubishi Unknown (E45 LHG) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm bushes (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
E45 LHG Odometer History
- 15/12/2022210,705 km
- 24/12/2022210,707 km+2 km
- 17/04/2024212,944 km+2,237 km
- 07/08/2025215,011 km+2,067 km
- 27/04/2026216,427 km+1,416 km
Average of roughly 1,700 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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