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V146 HEO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,640 mi
Last recorded57,640 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 HEO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 57,640 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2014 49,856 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 47,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 44,933 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 42,384 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 40,816 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,295 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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V146 HEO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V146 HEO, 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 V146 HEO registered?

V146 HEO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is V146 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V146 HEO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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