1993 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · K489 ANY
1993 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1993. Recorded mileage 83,271 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1597cc
K489 ANY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/02/2015
- 83,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
K489 ANY Mileage History
- 22/02/200646,954 mi
- 19/02/200758,273 mi+11,319 mi
- 25/02/200851,684 mi-6,589 mi
- 25/02/200851,684 mi
- 26/01/200953,047 mi+1,363 mi
- 24/02/201054,861 mi+1,814 mi
- 26/02/201054,861 mi
- 21/02/201157,687 mi+2,826 mi
- 23/02/201157,690 mi+3 mi
- 23/02/201267,874 mi+10,184 mi
- 24/02/201267,874 mi
- 26/02/201373,946 mi+6,072 mi
- 01/03/201373,946 mi
- 21/02/201479,104 mi+5,158 mi
- 21/02/201479,104 mi
- 26/02/201583,271 mi+4,167 mi
Average of roughly 4,031 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
K489 ANY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer (K489 ANY) between February 2006 and February 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt e”.