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P45 UFM

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,237 mi
Last recorded64,237 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 UFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 64,237 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 64,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 54,079 miles

adviseries as per original mot test

Fail 27 Jun 2007 53,875 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in drivers seat belt

non standard rear silencer fitted

non standard road wheels fitted

non standard suspension components fitted front and rear

play in nearside and offside front struts

slight play offside track rod end

Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,848 miles

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

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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P45 UFM is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P45 UFM, 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 P45 UFM registered?

P45 UFM is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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