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E8 XRS

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,171 mi
Last recorded77,171 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 XRS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 77,171 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 76,727 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 76,227 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 75,762 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 75,762 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 75,147 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 75,147 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,885 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,324 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,515 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 69,515 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 68,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,538 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 64,314 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,859 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,346 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,540 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 40,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,014 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,014 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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E8 XRS is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E8 XRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E8 XRS registered?

E8 XRS is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is E8 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 XRS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E8 XRS have outstanding finance?

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