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P168 DFR

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,615 mi
Last recorded89,615 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 DFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,615 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 85,847 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 81,625 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 78,206 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 78,206 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,470 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 73,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 73,874 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 72,083 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 72,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 63,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 49,594 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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P168 DFR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P168 DFR, 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 P168 DFR registered?

P168 DFR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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