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P40 EVO

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,912 mi
Last recorded178,912 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 178,912 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 178,375 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 172,758 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 167,436 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 164,001 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 162,056 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 157,442 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 157,209 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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 154,620 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 150,672 miles

excessive travel in parking brake.

Fail 4 Oct 2007 150,672 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

excessive travel in parking brake.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 143,769 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 132,993 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 132,993 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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P40 EVO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P40 EVO, 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 P40 EVO registered?

P40 EVO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P40 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 EVO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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