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L22 CJC

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,582 mi
Last recorded123,582 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 CJC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 123,582 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 123,512 miles

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)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 118,202 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 118,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake disc corroding

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2005 114,074 miles

Exaust system in poor condition

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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L22 CJC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L22 CJC, 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 L22 CJC registered?

L22 CJC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L22 CJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 CJC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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