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P179 JBC

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,675 mi
Last recorded169,675 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 JBC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 169,675 miles

Front Wipers split

Nearside Front Abs wiring secured to track rod.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front floor to sill corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2016 164,398 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 157,201 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 141,919 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes corroed

Pass 2 Dec 2013 131,734 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 125,107 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 125,007 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 124,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 121,448 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 119,672 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2009 115,241 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 110,833 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 108,905 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 101,601 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 101,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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P179 JBC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P179 JBC, 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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P179 JBC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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