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R148 PDL

2020 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,354 mi
Last recorded211,354 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Mitsubishi Lancer106,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 PDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 211,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 207,879 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 207,842 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

steering fouling the cowling

wipers moving slowly

Pass 17 Nov 2023 205,675 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 201,463 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 198,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 195,098 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

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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R148 PDL is a 2020 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2020 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 106,169 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R148 PDL, 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 6 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R148 PDL registered?

R148 PDL is a 2020 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 2020.

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