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J8 EVL

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,307 mi
Last recorded108,307 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 EVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 108,307 miles

under-sealed

Pass 27 Jun 2025 108,250 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Jun 2024 106,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 105,012 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 101,851 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Feb 2020 101,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 98,043 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,632 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 96,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,760 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,983 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,162 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 90,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 68,214 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 67,709 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 45,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,817 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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J8 EVL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J8 EVL, 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 J8 EVL registered?

J8 EVL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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