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P345 PKE

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,257 mi
Last recorded108,257 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 PKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 108,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 104,987 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 101,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 100,661 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside front inner rack joints have slight play ()

Oil leak front of engine damp with oil ()

front flexible exhaust joint deteriorated, heat shield also insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2017 100,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red fog lamp emitting white light (1.3.2e)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside front inner rack joints have slight play ()

Oil leak front of engine damp with oil ()

front flexible exhaust joint deteriorated, heat shield also insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,765 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 97,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 94,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 91,147 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,902 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 85,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 82,886 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 82,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 80,585 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 77,620 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 77,620 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,877 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 70,767 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 67,191 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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P345 PKE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P345 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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P345 PKE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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