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R490 XKR

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,330 mi
Last recorded74,330 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 XKR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,330 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,312 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 74,287 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 73,133 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,592 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,139 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,844 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2011 67,240 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,094 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,335 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,463 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 62,452 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 59,883 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 56,600 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 56,598 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R490 XKR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R490 XKR, 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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What year was R490 XKR registered?

R490 XKR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is R490 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 XKR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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