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N8 DDV

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,674 mi
Last recorded62,674 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 DDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 62,674 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 62,347 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,259 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,435 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 61,434 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 58,101 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2012 58,101 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 52,646 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 52,646 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,781 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,880 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,201 miles

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

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

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

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

outer sill plastic covers fitted

stone chips front screen

Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,125 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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N8 DDV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 59,836 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 N8 DDV, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N8 DDV registered?

N8 DDV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is N8 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 DDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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