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P459 AHO

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,457 mi
Last recorded150,457 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 AHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 150,457 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 150,034 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 149,811 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 149,811 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 149,418 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 149,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 149,172 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 149,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 148,922 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 148,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 148,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 148,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 148,238 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 148,238 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 147,721 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 147,377 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 147,377 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 145,515 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 145,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 143,493 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 143,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Cat missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 143,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 141,427 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 131,974 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 116,600 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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P459 AHO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P459 AHO, 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 P459 AHO registered?

P459 AHO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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