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J9 RPE

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,784 mi
Last recorded97,784 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 RPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 97,784 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,226 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,240 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 95,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 95,208 miles

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

corrosion appearing on floor pans o/s and n/s

n/s headlight image poor

Fail 8 Mar 2010 95,203 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

brake fluid low

corrosion appearing on floor pans o/s and n/s

front brake discs have a wear lip

front brake discs very corroded on limit

n/s headlight image poor

o/s/f brake pad getting low

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 92,475 miles

Front discs well worn

Front sidelights dim

Slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Some areas of rear chassi becomming very corroded - would recommend attention

n/s/r tyre on limit!

o/s/r tyre on limit!

Fail 20 Jan 2009 92,475 miles

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

Front discs well worn

Front sidelights dim

Slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Some areas of rear chassi becomming very corroded - would recommend attention

n/s/r tyre on limit!

o/s/r tyre on limit!

Pass 21 Jan 2008 88,793 miles

front discs well worn

rear tyres getting low

Fail 19 Jan 2008 88,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs well worn

rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2007 85,247 miles

advisory items from initial test no: 160297917475 still apply

Fail 17 Jan 2007 85,239 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside and nearside front tyres both worn very low on edges of tread and on absolute limits-borderline pass

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2005 79,587 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

diffcult to check wheel bearings due to drag in diff

Pass 25 Nov 2005 79,587 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

diffcult to check wheel bearings due to drag in diff

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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J9 RPE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J9 RPE, 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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J9 RPE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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