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L30 SDP

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,546 mi
Last recorded130,546 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 SDP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 130,546 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 130,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 122,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sump corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 106,327 miles

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 106,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device insecure pad retaining pin not fully located (3.5.1l)

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

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 93,099 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 93,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 86,313 miles

front brake discs are in very poor condition on inner faces - heavily worn/lipped and corroded

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded - just within pass criteria

Fail 9 Jan 2016 86,307 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs are in very poor condition on inner faces - heavily worn/lipped and corroded

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded - just within pass criteria

Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,070 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,172 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,047 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 74,017 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,861 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,047 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 65,047 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,292 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 41,292 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,592 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,161 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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L30 SDP is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L30 SDP, 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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L30 SDP is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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