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R99 RKY

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,114 mi
Last recorded113,114 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 RKY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 113,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,665 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 104,980 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 102,961 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 100,592 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 100,581 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 95,617 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,723 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 88,700 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,973 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,171 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 57,911 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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R99 RKY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R99 RKY, 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 R99 RKY registered?

R99 RKY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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