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P289 DSS

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,410 mi
Last recorded110,410 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 DSS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2008 110,410 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bonnet safety catch inoperative

Fail 20 Mar 2008 122,245 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 110,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front cross member has corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2006 88,010 miles

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

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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P289 DSS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White 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 P289 DSS, 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 P289 DSS registered?

P289 DSS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P289 DSS safe to buy?

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