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M996 JEL

1994 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,296 mi
Last recorded132,296 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2005
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer84,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM996 JEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2005 132,296 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 132,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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M996 JEL is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 84,040 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 M996 JEL, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M996 JEL registered?

M996 JEL is a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is M996 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M996 JEL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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