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R686 WNT

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,802 mi
Last recorded92,802 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 WNT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 92,802 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all weld repairs heavily undersealed making hard to inspect ???

battery box corroded

chassie corroded under side body all corroded ?????

discs rusty on back ????

front pads getting low ????

Fail 5 Feb 2013 92,801 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery box corroded

chassie corroded under side body all corroded ?????

discs rusty on back ????

front pads getting low ????

Pass 7 Feb 2012 91,419 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery aera corroded

brake pipe heavily undersealed not allow full inspection ???

floor front corroded

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection ??

weld repair heavily under sealed

wipers ends split

Fail 7 Feb 2012 91,416 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery aera corroded

floor front corroded

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection ??

wipers ends split

Pass 2 Feb 2011 90,242 miles

All brake discs and pads are worn low and pitted

Around battery tray area corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area

Brake pipes are heavily sealed but some are corroded unable to asses fully

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust modified but secured,slightly corroded and flexi slightly damaged

Handbrake slight travel

Most suspension components buses worn and perished

O/s/f wheel arch cover slightly loose but not fouling any part of vehicle

O/s/r and n/s/r anti roll bar bushes have slight play

O/s/r chassis suspension component prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Oil leak

Outer sill and outer rear wheel arch covers fitted

Power steering pipe/hose from pump to rack wet with oil but no leaks found

Steering column slight play

Steering rack arms slight play

Vehicle has corrosion to most components underside and all of body and structure but not considered excessive at time of test

Water leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 88,881 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 9 Feb 2010 88,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 4 Feb 2009 86,319 miles

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

PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

Pass 6 Feb 2008 82,941 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 82,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

power streeing pump damp

sill covers fitteded

Pass 6 Feb 2007 78,179 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 72,880 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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R686 WNT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 55,396 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 R686 WNT, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R686 WNT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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