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C16 BGS

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,320 mi
Last recorded103,320 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 BGS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 103,320 miles

Offside Front Stonechip on windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2020 102,575 miles

vehicle heavily corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2019 100,644 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,807 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,638 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,279 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 95,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators not working ALL 4 (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,583 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 88,444 miles

slight play n/s rear inner tie rod

Pass 15 Mar 2012 88,252 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 87,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 85,437 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,176 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 80,467 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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C16 BGS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 C16 BGS, 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 C16 BGS registered?

C16 BGS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 October 1996.

Is C16 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 BGS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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