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EV02 SKY

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,836 mi
Last recorded62,836 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV02 SKY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,836 miles

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 31 Jan 2013 62,825 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,983 miles

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Fail 13 Jan 2012 55,891 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)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 8 Feb 2011 51,676 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,784 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 31,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Mar 2007 19,976 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 19,973 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,291 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 16,278 miles

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

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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EV02 SKY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EV02 SKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EV02 SKY registered?

EV02 SKY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is EV02 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV02 SKY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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