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P246 DVK

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

181,402 mi
Last recorded181,402 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 DVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 181,402 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 181,402 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear Incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Fresh Paint noticed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 179,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 179,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s chassis legs/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s rear wheel arch has slight corrosion, no sharp edges at time of test

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 May 2017 175,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes under floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

bolt in section of exhaust for fitting the cat!!!

emissions only just passed test advise further investigation

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2017 175,180 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear inner wheel arch to sills corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard cat missing (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tread facing wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect lens requires cleaning (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet n/w (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red fog light showing white/pink (1.3.2e)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes under floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 171,511 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 171,511 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 171,503 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

all brake pipes corroding

exhaust blow poss manifold or turbo

nearside inner wheel arch linner damaged and insecure

oil leak from engine

play in nearside rear tie bar ball joint

play in nearside steering rack arm

play in nearside tie bar outer bush(arm with shock absorber attached)

play in offside front anti roll bar link

slight play in offside steering rack arm

underside corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 171,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 166,250 miles

Both front tyre's worn on the inner edge's

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 157,498 miles

n/s rack end slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 157,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s rack end slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2012 146,921 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 132,004 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 120,451 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2010 120,451 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 117,251 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 108,464 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 108,464 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 95,450 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 95,387 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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P246 DVK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P246 DVK, 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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P246 DVK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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