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P431 JMS

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,215 mi
Last recorded101,215 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 JMS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 101,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,750 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 96,345 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak by rad ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 86,139 miles

Oil leak from g/box & engine ()

Nearside Front Oil leak rad ()

Nearside Front Oil leak rad ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 86,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side & hazard (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side & hazard (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side &hazard (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Oil leak rad ()

Nearside Front Oil leak rad ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from g/box & engine ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,256 miles

ns/os front struts slight play

ns/os rear chassis corroding

ns/os rear inner anti roll bar bushes slight play

ns/os rear top strut mounts corroding /perishing

os rear strut slightly damp

under car corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2014 77,469 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 74,216 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 71,795 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 71,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake discs pitted on inner face

slight play in NSR suspension arm outter bush near bottom shock mount

Pass 25 Apr 2009 64,332 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 62,756 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 62,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 JMS 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 71.4%.

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 P431 JMS, 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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P431 JMS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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