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E8 CWP

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,402 mi
Last recorded72,402 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 CWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 72,402 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 71,629 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 71,624 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 71,140 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to fuel pump

plastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 6 Nov 2021 71,028 miles

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,803 miles

plastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Fail 2 Nov 2020 70,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

plastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2019 70,337 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near/side slow in operation (26% out) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,903 miles

oil leak from sump

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2018 69,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak from sump

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2017 67,178 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,251 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,433 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 53,940 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,190 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,335 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 42,262 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 36,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,369 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management warning light on

Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,346 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 21,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 17,724 miles

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

bonnet dented o/s/r quarter scracthed

tinted front windows

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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E8 CWP is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 E8 CWP, 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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What year was E8 CWP registered?

E8 CWP is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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The MOT history for E8 CWP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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