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P158 AKG

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,493 mi
Last recorded113,493 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 AKG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 113,493 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 113,486 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 111,880 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 110,914 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 108,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sides rear discs badly scored

Pass 6 Sep 2010 106,369 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both sides rear brake discs pitted and in poor condition

both sides rear tyres badly scrubbed on inner edges

Fail 6 Sep 2010 106,369 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both sides rear brake discs pitted and in poor condition

both sides rear tyres badly scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2009 101,605 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 95,610 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both sides front and rear floors becoming corroded

nearside rear drive shaft outer cv boot has small hole

Fail 2 Oct 2008 95,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both sides front and rear floors becoming corroded

nearside rear drive shaft outer cv boot has small hole

Pass 21 Sep 2007 90,632 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 83,578 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 83,380 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f flexy twisted slightly

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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P158 AKG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P158 AKG, 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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P158 AKG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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