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N298 KLA

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,959 mi
Last recorded167,959 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 KLA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 167,959 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 167,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 166,964 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 166,087 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 166,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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N298 KLA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N298 KLA, 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 N298 KLA registered?

N298 KLA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 December 1996.

Is N298 KLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N298 KLA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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