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K33 CEY

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,825 mi
Last recorded93,825 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 CEY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 93,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 92,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both sills have slight damage and corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2011 92,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sills have slight damage and corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2009 90,314 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,704 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 86,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 74,309 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 74,305 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 70,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K33 CEY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 101,208 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K33 CEY, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K33 CEY registered?

K33 CEY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is K33 CEY safe to buy?

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