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P427 DFR

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,561 mi
Last recorded191,561 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 DFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 191,561 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 188,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner rackend

Fail 24 Jun 2015 188,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner rackend

Pass 7 Jul 2014 184,207 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 175,274 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 171,446 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 5 Aug 2011 171,446 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

long handbrake travel

Pass 30 Jul 2010 169,653 miles

handbrake travel

rear brake pipes rusty

rear discs worn

boot floor rusty

f/ discs scored

flors and sill edges rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2010 169,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

boot floor rusty

f/ discs scored

flors and sill edges rusty

handbrake travel

rear brake pipes rusty

rear discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2009 168,269 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)

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

f/ no plate damaged

sill covers

Pass 12 Apr 2008 158,234 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 154,874 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 143,913 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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P427 DFR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P427 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P427 DFR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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