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P347 FRS

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,650 mi
Last recorded118,650 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 FRS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 118,650 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 118,500 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2023 115,450 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 114,066 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 114,066 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 111,335 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 102,562 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 94,352 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 86,887 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 85,752 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 81,899 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 80,731 miles

Nearside 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.

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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P347 FRS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P347 FRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P347 FRS registered?

P347 FRS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P347 FRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P347 FRS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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