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P455 FWP

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,715 mi
Last recorded141,715 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 FWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 141,715 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 141,367 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 141,867 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 141,802 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 140,572 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 140,371 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 139,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 138,745 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 137,923 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 133,373 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 133,373 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 125,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/r small window door broken

Fail 15 May 2009 125,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

n/s/r small window door broken

Pass 15 Jan 2009 125,079 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 125,079 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P455 FWP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P455 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 P455 FWP registered?

P455 FWP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P455 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P455 FWP shows 15 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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