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P220 KPY

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,390 mi
Last recorded146,390 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 KPY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2024 146,390 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near fuel filler corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 140,672 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 140,195 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 140,084 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant leak

front to rear underbody corroded (floor/sills)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 139,980 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 134,480 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 130,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 125,112 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 120,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 120,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 115,200 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 113,198 miles

osf disc corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 108,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 98,432 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 88,402 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 88,079 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 88,079 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 83,508 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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P220 KPY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc 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 P220 KPY, 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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P220 KPY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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