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R699 KAB

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,552 mi
Last recorded147,552 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 KAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 147,552 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 146,781 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 146,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 138,691 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link slight movement

both rear chassis legs getting rusty

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s inner sill getting rusty

o/s/f inner wing getting rusty

rear axle mounts getting rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2016 128,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner & outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

rear seats removed

Pass 2 Jul 2015 117,611 miles

AYC unit leaking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

inner sills getting rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2014 105,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Jun 2014 105,702 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2013 92,655 miles

o/s/door step getting rusty

both track rod ends getting rusty

cant inspect sills as covers fitted

front cross member getting rusty

no rear seats fitted

rear suspension mounts getting rusty

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,861 miles

front crossmember getting rusty

rear suspension mounts getting rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2011 112,168 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes slight play

front floors getting rusty

o/s sill getting rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2011 112,168 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front anti roll bar d bushes slight play

front floors getting rusty

o/s sill getting rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,743 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 77,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion around under body,sills,chassis,o/s/r chassis,brake pipes,filler neck..slight buckle in n/s/r wheel..rocker gasket leaking..rear diff,weaping..dampness around p.a.s.pipe(by bulkhead)..

front tyres worn l o w ..inner edge wear on front tyres....

Pass 2 Jul 2009 97,400 miles

corrosion breaking out to underside of vehicle

osf and nsf brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Pass 13 Feb 2008 91,520 miles

low park brake performance

nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2007 80,339 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 24 Jan 2006 70,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slightr play in o/s/f track rod arm

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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R699 KAB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R699 KAB, 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 R699 KAB registered?

R699 KAB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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