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R499 KAW

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,717 mi
Last recorded149,717 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer96,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 KAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 149,717 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 146,503 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 146,427 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 146,276 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 146,121 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 145,498 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 145,107 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 143,471 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 141,615 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 141,611 miles

Centre Rear Outer Statutory seat belt missing lap belt trapped under seat (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested major leak exhaust/tickover eratic (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner arm exc play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner arm exc play (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R499 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 90%.

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 R499 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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R499 KAW is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 August 2016.

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