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P217 KMS

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,554 mi
Last recorded84,554 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 KMS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 84,554 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 84,534 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre advise to get checked

Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,102 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 80,101 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 79,353 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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P217 KMS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P217 KMS, 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 P217 KMS registered?

P217 KMS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P217 KMS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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