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P303 RBK

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,231 mi
Last recorded176,231 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 RBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 176,231 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 175,957 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 174,936 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 173,903 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 171,251 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear sub or diff mount worn

Fail 23 Apr 2016 171,251 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear sub or diff mount worn

Pass 18 Apr 2015 170,188 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pipes corroded

underside surface corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2015 170,188 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pipes corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2014 169,152 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eng low rev missfire[poss valves]

front brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut

underside surface corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2014 169,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eng low rev missfire[poss valves]

front brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut

underside surface corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2013 167,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

tyre sidewalls have been kerbed and rubber is damaged but not reaching cord

Fail 6 Feb 2013 167,891 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tyre sidewalls have been kerbed and rubber is damaged but not reaching cord

Pass 12 Jul 2012 165,985 miles

All exposed steel fuel pipe corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 161,628 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 158,415 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 158,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 149,340 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 149,340 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 146,367 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 146,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2007 141,889 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 134,532 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 134,532 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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P303 RBK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 55,396 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 P303 RBK, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P303 RBK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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