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K888 RSM

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,268 mi
Last recorded59,268 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 RSM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 59,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 59,087 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 58,881 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 58,877 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,477 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,528 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 55,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,178 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,762 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,957 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 40,357 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 40,024 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 37,550 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,298 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,390 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,072 miles

235/45/zr17/y

both front tyres warn inner + outer edges approaching minimum

exhaust system slightly loud

front brake pads look low

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing inner + outer edges

Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,081 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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K888 RSM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 60,560 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 K888 RSM, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K888 RSM registered?

K888 RSM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is K888 RSM safe to buy?

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