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OU08 LHY

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,575 mi
Last recorded57,575 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 57,575 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 39,842 miles

1. Plastic sill panel covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 39,842 miles

1. Plastic sill panel covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,612 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,200 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 21,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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OU08 LHY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU08 LHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU08 LHY?

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What year was OU08 LHY registered?

OU08 LHY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is OU08 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 LHY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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