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V7 PEA

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,586 mi
Last recorded81,586 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 PEA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,586 miles

Nearside rack end slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 81,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rack end slight play

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ecu light on

Fail 25 Jul 2014 72,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ecu light on

Fail 26 Jun 2014 72,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Decals in screen , not affecting vision

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

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

Offside front wing mounting bolts loose.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,158 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 58,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 57,955 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 57,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in upper column mount.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,490 miles

Slight play in upper column mount.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,592 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 55,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 48,471 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 PEA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V7 PEA, 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.

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V7 PEA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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