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P264 RBP

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,804 mi
Last recorded90,804 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 RBP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 90,804 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 90,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,267 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 83,257 miles

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

Nearside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,418 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 75,418 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,825 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 67,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P264 RBP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P264 RBP, 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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P264 RBP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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