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V7 CAR

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,362 mi
Last recorded39,362 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 CAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 39,362 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 38,210 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,081 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,009 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 34,478 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 33,678 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 33,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,149 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,301 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 25,291 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,777 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 22,713 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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V7 CAR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,679 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 V7 CAR, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V7 CAR registered?

V7 CAR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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The MOT history for V7 CAR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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