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P396 AHO

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,136 mi
Last recorded146,136 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 AHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 146,136 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 141,305 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 125,808 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak around engine

Pass 26 May 2012 121,787 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 119,663 miles

o/s/f top mount slightly perrished

Fail 12 Sep 2009 119,657 miles

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

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

o/s/f top mount slightly perrished

Pass 20 Sep 2008 111,545 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 111,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 111,501 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 105,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 103,238 miles

second hand unit shocker fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2006 103,238 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P396 AHO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P396 AHO, 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 P396 AHO registered?

P396 AHO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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