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P469 FWP

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,186 mi
Last recorded122,186 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 FWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 122,186 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 117,858 miles

n/s/r light unit holed

rear discs corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2010 117,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/f door siezing

n/s/r light unit holed

rear discs corroding

stone chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2009 101,594 miles

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

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

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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P469 FWP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 P469 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 P469 FWP registered?

P469 FWP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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