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P143 RNF

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,857 mi
Last recorded92,857 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 RNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 92,857 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 91,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 90,926 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,482 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 87,250 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 84,711 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 84,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 80,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 72,413 miles

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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P143 RNF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P143 RNF, 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 P143 RNF registered?

P143 RNF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P143 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 RNF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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