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R50 OPB

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,636 mi
Last recorded74,636 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 OPB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 74,636 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 74,636 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 74,636 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,705 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 69,012 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 64,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 61,293 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 56,195 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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R50 OPB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R50 OPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R50 OPB?

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What year was R50 OPB registered?

R50 OPB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is R50 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 OPB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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