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P226 VRE

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,471 mi
Last recorded135,471 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer96,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 VRE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 135,471 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 133,220 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 133,209 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2018 132,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

slight lift in offside front concentric top mount

slight play in nearside front coilover assembly

Pass 22 Aug 2016 129,453 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs (2.4.G.2)

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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P226 VRE is a 2016 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 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 96,271 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 P226 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 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P226 VRE registered?

P226 VRE is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 2016.

Is P226 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 VRE 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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