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J18 SVS

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,692 mi
Last recorded151,692 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 SVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 151,692 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 150,958 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 149,863 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 149,372 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 146,082 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 139,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 135,672 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 135,421 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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 5 Mar 2013 133,415 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded and blowing in places

rear brake discs corroded

vehicle becoming dry and corroded in places

Fail 27 Feb 2013 133,412 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded and blowing in places

rear brake discs corroded

vehicle becoming dry and corroded in places

Pass 30 Dec 2011 131,738 miles

fuel and brake pipes starting to corrode

oil filter corroded

tinted windows to rear only

Pass 30 Dec 2010 128,171 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 122,673 miles

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 25 Jul 2008 119,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 113,910 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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J18 SVS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White 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 J18 SVS, 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 J18 SVS registered?

J18 SVS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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The MOT history for J18 SVS 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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