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PL08 ZHK

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,338 mi
Last recorded140,338 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 ZHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 140,338 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 140,338 miles

Emissions not tested cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box blowing at joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 137,726 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 137,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect to small (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 137,036 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 13,520 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 134,365 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 134,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 131,904 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 125,486 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 125,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 117,986 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 113,972 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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PL08 ZHK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PL08 ZHK, 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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PL08 ZHK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for PL08 ZHK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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