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N655 MDE

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,097 mi
Last recorded127,097 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer101,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN655 MDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 127,097 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 124,179 miles

under vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 120,950 miles

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2022 120,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested No cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front A.b.s wire insucure

Pass 14 May 2021 119,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 118,992 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 118,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 116,782 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 114,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 108,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 104,837 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 100,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 100,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,331 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 95,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 91,284 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 86,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 76,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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N655 MDE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N655 MDE, 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 N655 MDE registered?

N655 MDE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N655 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N655 MDE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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