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127,279 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded both near tank ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to floor pans and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn diff mount bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
plastic outer sill covers fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively Engine bay (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Differential Diff Support Mount Arm Bushing cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Differential Diff Support Mount Arm Bushing cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
gearbox noisy
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty all round (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface very badly corroded, just passed brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface very badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake fluid looks funny colour
rear discs appear to be fitted incorrectly, (rotational)
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty all round (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface very badly corroded, just passed brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface very badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake fluid looks funny colour
rear discs appear to be fitted incorrectly, (rotational)
front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surfaces
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surfaces
rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
brake fluid level low
o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge
slight coolant leak
slight oil leak from rear diff,
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
brake fluid level low
o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge
slight coolant leak
slight oil leak from rear diff,
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/front tyre worn inner edge
slight engine & rear diff, oil leaks
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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P215 SWC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 P215 SWC, 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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P215 SWC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 1996.
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