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P946 EAB

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,217 mi
Last recorded76,217 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 EAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,217 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 76,217 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011

no rear seats roll cage fitted no belts bar front harnesses

Pass 18 Jan 2010 104,494 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 104,490 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front flexi hoses insecure

crack in battery

Pass 8 Jan 2009 99,665 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 99,005 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 99,005 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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P946 EAB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P946 EAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P946 EAB registered?

P946 EAB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for P946 EAB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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