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P997 GEJ

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,893 mi
Last recorded122,893 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 GEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2012 122,893 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 117,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 9 May 2012 117,722 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 10 May 2011 111,546 miles

Nearside rear brake disc surface pitted.

Fail 4 May 2011 111,527 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake disc surface pitted.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 95,666 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 84,805 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 81,253 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 81,253 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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P997 GEJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P997 GEJ, 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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P997 GEJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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