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V483 OKL

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,025 mi
Last recorded73,025 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV483 OKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2013 73,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,343 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges & n/s/f inner side wall cut

n/s/f steering arm worn

uanble to fully asses brake pipes due to underseal

Fail 8 Nov 2011 73,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing inside edges & n/s/f inner side wall cut

n/s/f steering arm worn

uanble to fully asses brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 61,956 miles

aadvise discs

advise n/s/r radius arm bushes slight play

advise o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,806 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,081 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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V483 OKL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 V483 OKL, 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 V483 OKL registered?

V483 OKL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is V483 OKL safe to buy?

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