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N256 KBJ

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

34,576 mi
Last recorded34,576 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 KBJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2009 34,576 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,547 miles

exhaust deteriorating

suspect engine management fault

Fail 24 Aug 2007 34,547 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 34,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

drivers door inner handle broken

Fail 30 Jun 2006 31,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on tread wear limits.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,137 miles

both front tyres on tread wear limits.

Pass 1 Jul 2005 27,053 miles

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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N256 KBJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N256 KBJ, 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 N256 KBJ registered?

N256 KBJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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