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P297 PKE

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,015 mi
Last recorded98,015 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 PKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,015 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 98,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2020 97,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2020 97,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 96,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 96,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 96,896 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 95,362 miles

corrosion front and rear sub frames and suspension arms

corrosion on all chassis rails

heavy corrosion both rear undersills and floor to sills

heavy corrosion to complete underside of vehicle

movement in both rear anti roll bar links and bushs BORDERLINE

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

power steering pipes damp and rack

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2014 95,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion front and rear sub frames and suspension arms

corrosion on all chassis rails

heavy corrosion both rear undersills and floor to sills

heavy corrosion to complete underside of vehicle

movement in both rear anti roll bar links and bushs BORDERLINE

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

power steering pipes damp and rack

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,221 miles

corrosion both front floors and chassis rails

corrosion both rear undersills

general underside corrosion on all of vehicle

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

Fail 4 Oct 2012 93,100 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres 2mm

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills

corrosion on all brake pipes on vehicle

heavy underside corrosion on all of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,100 miles

both front tyres 2mm

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills

corrosion on all brake pipes on vehicle

heavy underside corrosion on all of vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2011 91,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both front brake pipes

heavy corrosion on all floors and both rear undersills

Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,107 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes

heavy corrosion on all floors and both rear undersills

Pass 13 Aug 2009 87,674 miles

rear brake pad wear low

slight movement in both rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Jan 2008 81,776 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside wiper blade splitting

rear brake discs coroded

Pass 3 Feb 2007 75,706 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 75,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 69,230 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

signs of front brake pads wearing low

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
Full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report

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P297 PKE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P297 PKE, 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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P297 PKE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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