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J400 PWR

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,324 mi
Last recorded88,324 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 PWR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 88,324 miles

Both front wipers slightly smear

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,707 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,429 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,057 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 72,057 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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 68,110 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 64,800 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Apr 2007 64,800 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pads low advse replacment

Pass 3 May 2006 61,873 miles

slight movement in steering coloum universal joints to rack

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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J400 PWR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J400 PWR, 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 J400 PWR registered?

J400 PWR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is J400 PWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 PWR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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