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P981 AHR

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,979 mi
Last recorded56,979 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 AHR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,979 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 56,979 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,332 miles

car been standing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,298 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 54,298 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,971 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,549 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P981 AHR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P981 AHR, 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 P981 AHR registered?

P981 AHR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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