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P431 AYG

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,009 mi
Last recorded105,009 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 AYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2009 105,009 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 105,009 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 94,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 14 Nov 2007 94,013 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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P431 AYG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P431 AYG, 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 P431 AYG registered?

P431 AYG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P431 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P431 AYG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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