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P296 LMO

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,147 mi
Last recorded163,147 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 LMO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 163,147 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 22 Nov 2012 156,653 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 156,653 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

corrosion developing within 30cm of o/s and n/s rear sus sub frame mounting points

Pass 4 Oct 2011 144,629 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 140,114 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 135,259 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 135,221 miles

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 128,129 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 128,124 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 119,960 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 108,689 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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P296 LMO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,995cc 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 P296 LMO, 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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P296 LMO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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