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P420 GPE

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,330 mi
Last recorded119,330 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 GPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 119,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2021 119,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is split, no longer preventing the ingress of dirt/water (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre only has 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn unevenly, outer edge has 1.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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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P420 GPE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P420 GPE, 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 P420 GPE registered?

P420 GPE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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