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P251 JJU

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,241 mi
Last recorded96,241 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 JJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 96,241 miles

car is not on ministry emissons listings.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 94,687 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs slight corrosion

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,144 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 92,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 91,028 miles

rear offside and rear nearside tyres worn inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2009 89,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear offside tyre close to limt on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 89,800 miles

Rear offside tyre close to limt on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2008 88,238 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 87,037 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 87,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 84,473 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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P251 JJU is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P251 JJU, 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 P251 JJU registered?

P251 JJU is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P251 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P251 JJU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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