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CAS 374A

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,143 mi
Last recorded145,143 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAS 374A
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 145,143 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 144,665 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 142,556 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 142,312 miles

covers fitted to suspension components

modified bonnet fitted to vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2022 142,312 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

covers fitted to suspension components

modified bonnet fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2021 141,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 140,076 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2018 139,122 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 137,382 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 137,363 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 10 Jan 2015 143,349 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 125,728 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 124,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 122,220 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 122,220 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 118,086 miles

exhaust system been repaired with exhaust bandage.

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs pitted.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 117,940 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system been repaired with exhaust bandage.

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs pitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 112,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 111,824 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 103,499 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 103,188 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 94,318 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 94,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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CAS 374A is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CAS 374A, 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 CAS 374A registered?

CAS 374A is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is CAS 374A safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAS 374A shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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