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N416 MFL

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,614 mi
Last recorded66,614 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN416 MFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 66,614 miles

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

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

seriously damaged marker y

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,638 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 56,638 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,259 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 50,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,393 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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N416 MFL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N416 MFL, 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 N416 MFL registered?

N416 MFL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N416 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N416 MFL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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