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Y981 RBR

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,021 mi
Last recorded62,021 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 RBR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 62,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 5 May 2012 61,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,667 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 82,667 miles

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 4 May 2010 78,957 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 72,335 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 72,327 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 May 2008 65,456 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 57,184 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 57,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 49,476 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 5 May 2006 49,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in tyre

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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Y981 RBR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y981 RBR, 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 Y981 RBR registered?

Y981 RBR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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The MOT history for Y981 RBR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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