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R493 KAW

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,115 mi
Last recorded74,115 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer96,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 KAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 74,115 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 74,037 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 74,003 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 73,884 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,305 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,426 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,804 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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R493 KAW is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 96,271 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 R493 KAW, 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 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R493 KAW registered?

R493 KAW is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is R493 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 KAW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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