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P940 SBX

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,124 mi
Last recorded153,124 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 SBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 153,124 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2012 151,179 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2012 151,179 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 141,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 141,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 137,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 137,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 13,003 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 13,003 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 130,030 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)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 126,523 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 122,171 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 121,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 117,025 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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P940 SBX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P940 SBX, 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 P940 SBX registered?

P940 SBX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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