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P8 CPT

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,822 mi
Last recorded128,822 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 CPT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2021 128,822 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 123,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Apr 2016 123,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Nov 2014 115,527 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 110,944 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 110,831 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 106,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 100,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wheel has slight damage to wheel/tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P8 CPT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P8 CPT, 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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What year was P8 CPT registered?

P8 CPT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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