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M60 LPA

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,021 mi
Last recorded151,021 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 LPA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 151,021 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front seatbelt has slight twist

sills slightly damaged & starting to corrode

Fail 10 Nov 2014 151,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front seatbelt has slight twist

sills slightly damaged & starting to corrode

Pass 11 Nov 2013 142,285 miles

both rear tyres on limits

offside floor to sill rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2012 142,026 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 139,762 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 139,752 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 138,758 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 134,177 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 128,976 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 129,931 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 125,681 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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 123,117 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 116,223 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 116,223 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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M60 LPA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M60 LPA, 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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M60 LPA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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