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T88 POW

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,199 mi
Last recorded76,199 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 POW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 76,199 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 76,071 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 75,833 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 75,113 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,773 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 74,773 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,159 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 65,473 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,192 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,547 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,480 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 44,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,291 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 40,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nail in nearside front tyre also wearing on the inner edge

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,663 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,703 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,087 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,368 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,457 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 5,974 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 5,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 4,839 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 3,639 miles

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

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

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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T88 POW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T88 POW, 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 T88 POW registered?

T88 POW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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