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J88 CHO

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,096 mi
Last recorded124,096 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 CHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 124,096 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 118,236 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 112,564 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,513 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (2.4.G.1)

nearside & offside front discs has slight rust

Fail 28 Jun 2016 111,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front discs has slight rust

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (2.4.G.1)

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)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,095 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 110,070 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 108,560 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre has minor damage on inner sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2010 106,559 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 106,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Dec 2009 106,521 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all 4 tires low pressure

Pass 29 Oct 2008 104,930 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 98,113 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 98,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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J88 CHO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J88 CHO, 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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J88 CHO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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