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M17 CVO

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,446 mi
Last recorded169,446 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 CVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 169,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 166,895 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 166,722 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 166,716 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 154,298 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006

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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M17 CVO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M17 CVO, 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 M17 CVO registered?

M17 CVO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M17 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 CVO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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