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P180 FWP

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,933 mi
Last recorded73,933 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 FWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 73,933 miles

front n/s brake disc is scored on inside one grove

Pass 29 Oct 2009 70,010 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,938 miles

rear number plate bulbs red

Fail 18 Mar 2008 69,938 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

rear number plate bulbs red

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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P180 FWP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P180 FWP, 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 P180 FWP registered?

P180 FWP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P180 FWP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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