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P172 AHO

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,122 mi
Last recorded135,122 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 AHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 135,122 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 133,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2016 130,111 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 129,687 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 126,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Oct 2013 124,322 miles

all 4 tyres are just 2mm

both rear trailing arms have slight play in both rear ball joints

Fail 26 Oct 2013 124,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres are just 2mm

both rear trailing arms have slight play in both rear ball joints

Pass 5 Oct 2012 119,468 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 119,456 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,595 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 102,593 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 95,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

small stone chips front screen

Pass 17 Jul 2008 91,082 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2008 91,057 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2007 81,965 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 70,344 miles

brake fluid low

very slight play ns track rod end

Pass 11 Aug 2005 59,027 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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P172 AHO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P172 AHO, 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 P172 AHO registered?

P172 AHO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P172 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 AHO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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