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P953 AWY

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,319 mi
Last recorded86,319 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 AWY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,319 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,823 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 82,823 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,407 miles

brake hoses poor fitmant

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,585 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2007 67,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 68,101 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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P953 AWY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P953 AWY, 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 P953 AWY registered?

P953 AWY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is P953 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P953 AWY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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