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SA04 DLV

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,680 mi
Last recorded69,680 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 DLV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 69,680 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 69,093 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 68,917 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 67,340 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,273 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 59,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,100 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 46,252 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 46,252 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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SA04 DLV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SA04 DLV, 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 SA04 DLV registered?

SA04 DLV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 April 2004.

Is SA04 DLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA04 DLV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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