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V738 OKL

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,638 mi
Last recorded60,638 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV738 OKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,638 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 130,330 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 130,320 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 128,770 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 124,509 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 124,498 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 115,576 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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V738 OKL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V738 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V738 OKL registered?

V738 OKL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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The MOT history for V738 OKL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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