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E4 UEM

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,056 mi
Last recorded103,056 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 UEM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 103,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 102,698 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 102,312 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 102,085 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 101,656 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 101,445 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 101,373 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,701 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 100,360 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,799 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 98,605 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

front wipers deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2010 90,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2010 90,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2009 86,587 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 86,587 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,189 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 23 Apr 2008 85,148 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Apr 2007 78,461 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 78,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 70,966 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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E4 UEM is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E4 UEM, 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 E4 UEM registered?

E4 UEM is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for E4 UEM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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