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P943 PKE

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,944 mi
Last recorded98,944 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 PKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 98,944 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 95,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 94,533 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 92,327 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 88,093 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,052 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 87,577 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,494 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 86,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,875 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,664 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,361 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,216 miles

acccessory fog lamp fitted

n/s/f tyre is worn uneven

Fail 10 Sep 2013 84,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

acccessory fog lamp fitted

n/s/f tyre is worn uneven

Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,820 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 83,230 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 80,232 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,035 miles

r/n/s lower suspension arm bush slight play

rear brake pads worn

Fail 4 Aug 2009 78,026 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

r/n/s lower suspension arm bush slight play

rear brake pads worn

Pass 9 Apr 2008 76,239 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge [inner]

Fail 7 Apr 2008 76,239 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edge [inner]

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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P943 PKE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P943 PKE, 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 P943 PKE registered?

P943 PKE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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