MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,426 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P296 AHR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 99,179 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 P296 AHR, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P296 AHR registered?
P296 AHR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P296 AHR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P296 AHR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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