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P167 OET

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,281 mi
Last recorded71,281 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 OET
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 71,281 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 70,343 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 69,728 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,226 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 68,446 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 68,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f washer weak

Pass 16 Jul 2018 68,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 68,244 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,950 miles

turbo to downpipe joint blowing

Pass 6 Apr 2016 67,802 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 66,354 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 66,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2013 62,909 miles

no exact match found 3,5 co limits used

Fail 30 Apr 2013 62,895 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

no exact match found 3,5 co limits used

Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,075 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,145 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 58,079 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,581 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 54,403 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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P167 OET is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 P167 OET, 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

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What year was P167 OET registered?

P167 OET is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is P167 OET safe to buy?

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