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P146 JMS

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,476 mi
Last recorded75,476 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 JMS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 75,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,781 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 733,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,211 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,408 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 66,399 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,964 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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P146 JMS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P146 JMS, 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 P146 JMS registered?

P146 JMS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P146 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P146 JMS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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