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P266 KPY

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,868 mi
Last recorded130,868 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 KPY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 130,868 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 127,001 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 125,864 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 123,368 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 123,368 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 119,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 113,628 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 106,206 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 99,678 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 99,672 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 85,475 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 87,249 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 87,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P266 KPY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P266 KPY, 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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P266 KPY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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