MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Inner sill corroded (not to hole)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Inner sill corroded (not to hole)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both nearside and offside inner sills corroded
Play in nearside steering arm
Play in offside steering arm
Rear discs corroded
Rear seats not fitted at time of test
Slight play in offside rear lower arm outer bush
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
BOTH FRONT C/V BOOTS LEAKING GREASE
BOTH REAR REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS POOR ILLUMINATION OF PLATE
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre tread low at edges, o/s/f low inner edge
poor headlamp dipped beam patterns
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
BOTH FRONT C/V BOOTS LEAKING GREASE
BOTH REAR REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS POOR ILLUMINATION OF PLATE
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre tread low at edges, o/s/f low inner edge
poor headlamp dipped beam patterns
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R549 XKR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R549 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 R549 XKR registered?
R549 XKR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 September 2003.
Is R549 XKR safe to buy?
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