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EV04 CAV

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

185,239 mi
Last recorded185,239 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 CAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 185,239 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 181,479 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 174,024 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 170,146 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 156,983 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 138,214 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres on limit 1.6 mm

slight wear in o/s track rod or end

Fail 27 Oct 2017 138,214 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres on limit 1.6 mm

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

slight wear in o/s track rod or end

Pass 24 Oct 2016 126,941 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 112,280 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 98,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,799 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 53,885 miles

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

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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EV04 CAV is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 69,320 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 EV04 CAV, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EV04 CAV registered?

EV04 CAV is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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The MOT history for EV04 CAV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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