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P297 LMS

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,010 mi
Last recorded80,010 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 LMS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2014 80,010 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

drivers door bottom hindge adrift

front no plate cracked

fuel tank stained

rear brake discs corroded

sump corroded

vehicle underside and body corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 79,411 miles

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,523 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

underside of vehicle chassis and body corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 78,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

underside of vehicle chassis and body corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,112 miles

drivers door tight to shut

floor and outersills corroded

o/s rear quarter window smashed

oil leak from diff pipe

rear washer inop

Fail 29 Mar 2011 77,112 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

drivers door tight to shut

floor and outersills corroded

front brake discs corroded and pitted

o/s rear quarter window smashed

oil leak from diff pipe

rear washer inop

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,992 miles

Both outer sills starting to weaken with corrosion.

Fuel filler pipe corroded and shows signs of leaking but not leaking during test

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

several points on vehicle floor starting to weaken with corrosion

Front cross member excessivly corroded. This likely cause engine mount failure and affects the security of the engine, radiator and turbo intercooler!

Fail 15 Mar 2010 74,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both outer sills starting to weaken with corrosion.

Fuel filler pipe corroded and shows signs of leaking but not leaking during test

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

several points on vehicle floor starting to weaken with corrosion

Front cross member excessivly corroded. This likely cause engine mount failure and affects the security of the engine, radiator and turbo intercooler!

Fail 16 Mar 2009 67,748 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,748 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 59,010 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 59,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,848 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 44,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 34,961 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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P297 LMS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P297 LMS, 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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P297 LMS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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