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N246 PFB

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,416 mi
Last recorded191,416 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 PFB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 191,416 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 190,807 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 190,806 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 189,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 189,327 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose securing clip missing

Fail 21 Jun 2018 189,304 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose centre clip missing

Pass 7 Sep 2016 186,911 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 180,236 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 171,057 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 161,003 miles

n/s sill corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2011 161,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s sill corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 154,876 miles

both rear bottom hub bushes have slight movement

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jun 2007 150,929 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 150,929 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 150,070 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 150,070 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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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N246 PFB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N246 PFB, 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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N246 PFB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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