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R285 JBJ

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,631 mi
Last recorded118,631 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 JBJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 118,631 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

wipers poor

Pass 7 Nov 2011 117,116 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 117,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 111,811 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 111,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake lever travel is hight, near side headlamp pattern is poor, battery is insecure, engine is leaking oil, discs are corroded, rear antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn

Pass 1 Aug 2008 100,691 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both steering rack boots twisted

Pass 25 Jul 2007 88,152 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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R285 JBJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc 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 R285 JBJ, 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 R285 JBJ registered?

R285 JBJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is R285 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 JBJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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