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A16 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,262 mi
Last recorded51,262 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

four point harness belts fitted in front.

interior roll cage fitted. performance exhaust fitted.

Fail 8 Mar 2014 51,262 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

four point harness belts fitted in front.

interior roll cage fitted. performance exhaust fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,552 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,782 miles

Bonnet safety catch missimg/ modified

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside inner front has cut

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2012 46,782 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Bonnet safety catch missimg/ modified

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside inner front has cut

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,160 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 43,150 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Cam belt cover missing

Handbrake lever high

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare wheel missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,295 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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A16 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A16 EVO, 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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What year was A16 EVO registered?

A16 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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