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P210 VRE

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,426 mi
Last recorded167,426 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 VRE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 167,426 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 157,342 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 155,633 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 148,212 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 142,345 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 136,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 128,116 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking on inner sidewall

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 120,552 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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P210 VRE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P210 VRE, 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 P210 VRE registered?

P210 VRE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P210 VRE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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