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P149 VRE

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

132,657 mi
Last recorded132,657 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 VRE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2019 132,657 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to underbody

Fail 2 Oct 2019 132,624 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to under body

Pass 3 Oct 2018 130,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 130,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing pink light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 123,321 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 123,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc inside corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,129 miles

Nearside Front nearside and offside tyres cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2016 116,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front nearside and offside tyres cracking

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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P149 VRE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P149 VRE, 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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P149 VRE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 May 1996.

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