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P17 OLS

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,769 mi
Last recorded105,769 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 OLS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 105,769 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack worn

Pass 4 Aug 2008 99,376 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 93,322 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 93,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 85,098 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P17 OLS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P17 OLS, 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 P17 OLS registered?

P17 OLS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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