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S38 MVY

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,449 mi
Last recorded75,449 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 MVY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,449 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,069 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Under body has slight surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,834 miles

center exhaust joint is slightly corroded

front cross member has slight surface corrosion

rear exhaust joint is slightly corroded

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,830 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

slight travel on the parking brake

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,805 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,352 miles

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

offside front steering tie rod has slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,757 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,326 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 88,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 86,083 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 86,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 84,203 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 84,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 83,543 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 83,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 83,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S38 MVY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S38 MVY, 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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What year was S38 MVY registered?

S38 MVY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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