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P479 OHE

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,621 mi
Last recorded138,621 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 OHE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 138,621 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 137,666 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 136,990 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 130,497 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,805 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 116,812 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 116,672 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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers seat belt

front bumper

Pass 13 Jul 2009 104,200 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 102,484 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P479 OHE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P479 OHE, 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 P479 OHE registered?

P479 OHE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P479 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P479 OHE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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