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P148 GPH

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,729 mi
Last recorded39,729 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 GPH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,729 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Play to rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Wear to front brake pads

Wear to steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,413 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 32,413 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,926 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 31,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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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P148 GPH is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P148 GPH, 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 P148 GPH registered?

P148 GPH is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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