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R725 KGF

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,508 mi
Last recorded93,508 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 KGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 93,508 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 93,337 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,859 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 146,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

bolt missing from alternator bracket

both front headlamp beam patterns poor

rear inner pads over hang disc friction area

Fail 20 Dec 2012 146,453 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

bolt missing from alternator bracket

both front headlamp beam patterns poor

rear inner pads over hang disc friction area

Pass 8 Dec 2011 137,953 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

N/S/F wheel bearing slight play

N/S/R tyre cut in centre of tread

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 137,953 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 system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

N/S/F wheel bearing slight play

N/S/R tyre cut in centre of tread

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 132,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

number plates only just considerered a pass due to car being a import

o/s/f fog not working

Fail 6 Oct 2010 132,795 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

cat missing

number plates only just considerered a pass due to car being a import

o/s/f fog not working

Pass 2 Oct 2009 122,690 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,200 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 121,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.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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R725 KGF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R725 KGF, 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 R725 KGF registered?

R725 KGF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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