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83 LB

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,473 mi
Last recorded87,473 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 LB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 87,473 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 87,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 82,594 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing slightly uneven

slight play nearside track rod end

Pass 27 Sep 2023 81,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 81,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 76,941 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,140 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 74,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 74,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc surfaces poor

diff lights on

front shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 73,024 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 71,036 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,340 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,593 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 59,593 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,054 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,233 miles

Front registration plate may be illegal.

Fail 8 Sep 2008 40,775 miles

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

Front registration plate may be illegal.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,748 miles

All four tyres wearing badly inner edges getting close to legal limit

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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83 LB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 55,396 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 83 LB, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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83 LB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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