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P440 FWP

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,854 mi
Last recorded112,854 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 FWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 112,854 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 108,041 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 104,704 miles

Long travel on parking brake lever

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 96,918 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Dec 2008 96,918 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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P440 FWP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P440 FWP, 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 P440 FWP registered?

P440 FWP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P440 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 FWP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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