MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (chassis leg) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted n/s/r
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted n/s/r
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
management light on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
sill covers fitted
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine management light is on
sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of oputer sills
spare wheel is missing
sports exhaust system is fitted which is slightly noisy
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine management light is on
sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of oputer sills
spare wheel is missing
sports exhaust system is fitted which is slightly noisy
brake pedal rubber is slightly worn
engine management light is on and exhaust catalyst light is on
oil dampness under rear differential unit
sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills
some corrosion to underbody and offside rear chassis in places (may need attention soon)
spare wheel is missing
sports performance exhaust is fitted which is slightly noisy
surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes in places
two studs are missing from rearmost propshaft flange and propshaft has been rubbing exhaust system
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)
brake pedal rubber is slightly worn
catalyst converter has been removed from vehicle
engine management light is on and exhaust catalyst light is on
oil dampness under rear differential unit
sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills
some corrosion to underbody and offside rear chassis in places (may need attention soon)
spare wheel is missing
sports performance exhaust is fitted which is slightly noisy
surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes in places
two studs are missing from rearmost propshaft flange and propshaft has been rubbing exhaust system
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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P20 NMB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P20 NMB, 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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P20 NMB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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