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R730 KAW

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,954 mi
Last recorded152,954 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer96,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 KAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 152,954 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 152,648 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 151,908 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 150,691 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 149,827 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 146,893 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 146,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID Conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID Conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 146,736 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 141,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 141,951 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 141,928 miles

Emissions not tested catalytic converter missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 139,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 137,145 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 132,597 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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R730 KAW is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R730 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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R730 KAW is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 November 2016.

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