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P229 JNU

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,722 mi
Last recorded82,722 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 JNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2006 82,722 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 82,714 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 70,535 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2005 70,523 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P229 JNU is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P229 JNU, 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 P229 JNU registered?

P229 JNU is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P229 JNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 JNU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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